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- Asia
- Philippines
- Cebu
- Basilica Minore de Santo Nino
Basilica Minore de Santo Nino
The oldest religious relic in the Philippines, an icon of the
infant Jesus, is housed in the Basilica Minore de Santo Nino. The
icon miraculously survived fire and other catastrophes through the
years since it was first presented by Magellan to Queen Juana in
1521. The church itself was originally built in 1565, but was
rebuilt in 1602 after a fire. One of the top sights in the
Philippines, a trip to the Basilica Minore de Santo Nino is highly
recommended even for non-religious tourists.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
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