Battle of Mactan
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The Battle of Mactan was fought on a beach in Mactan Island between Spanish forces led by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan along with local allies, and Lapulapu, the chieftain of the island,
Ferdinand Magellan's final stand
The memorial to Magellan built by the Spanish.
A manuscript of the original copy of Primo viaggio intorno al mondo - written by Pigafetta between 1522-1525
Mactan Shrine
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Mactan Shrine, also known as Liberty Shrine or Lapulapu Monument, is a memorial park on the island of Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. It hosts two monuments—the Magellan Monument, which is dedi
The Lapu-Lapu monument at Mactan Shrine
Mactan Shrine entrance
Magellan Monument
Plaque recounting the defense of Mactan