Basilica del Santo Nino

• Founded on April 28, 1565 by Father Andres de Urdaneta.
• The Basilica del Santo Niño is largely regarded as the mother and head of all churches in the Philippines.
• It is the oldest Roman Catholic church that was built in the country.
• The convent is known to be the Sanctuary of the Santo Nino.
• It has housed the oldest religious images in the Philippines ever since 1739.

What can you find there?

• Visit the Pilgrim’s Center to hear novena prayers and masses.
• The Pilgrim Center was built to accommodate the massive number of visitors traveling to the Basil-ica to offer prayer.
• Visit the Basilica del Santo Niño Museum at the basement of the Pilgrim’s Center to see religious vestments, valuable jewelry, gifts of devotees and more.
• Browse the thousands of religious religious, theological, philosophical, scientific and artistic books at the basilica’s library.
• Buy a souvenir at the religious store in the south wing of the basilica.

How to get to the Basilica del Santo Nino?

Santo Nino Chapel Lane, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City

• Take a metered taxi to the Basilica del Santo Nino

More information about Basilica del Santo Nino

• Museum Hours: Monday to Sunday (except Wednesday) 8AM - 11:45AM, 1:30PM - 4:45PM
• Library Hours: Monday to Saturday 8AM - 12NN, 1:30PM - 5PM
• Religious Store Hours: Monday to Sunday 8AM - 12NN, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
• Entrance fees: Adult -- 30PHP Student/Children -- 10PHP Senior Citezens -- 15PHP