Basilica of Santo Nino
The Basilica del Santo Nino, or commonly known as Santo Niño Basilica, is one of the most popular landmarks you should never miss out when in Cebu. Founded in 1565 as the oldest Roman Catholic church in the country, it was believed to be built over the spot where the most famous religious icon in the Philippines, the statue of the Santo Niño de Cebú was found. This image of the Child Jesus dates to Magellan's time and now the centrepiece of Sinulog Festival, the Cebu's largest annual event. Besides admiring the intricate frescoes and interior of the church, visitors can also enjoy time at the Pilgrim Center and Basilica del Sto. Niño Museum with many relics and statues in exhibit. If you visit the church on Fridays and Sundays, you may find a sea of pilgrims coming for the outdoor masses right on the traffic-closed street.