Basilica del Santo Niño, Visayas, Philippines

4.5 (2.165 reviews) Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent Ranking #3 in Visayas Speciality Museums • Religious Sites

Most important attraction to visit during Sinulog festival.

This famous church dates back to the early Spanish colonial era. The Church was founded by the Augustinian friars since their arrival in 1565. You could also find in the church the miraculous image of Sto. Nino (Child-Jesus).

Address

Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City 6000 Philippines

Mobile

+63 32 255 6697

Website

http://santoninodecebubasilica.org/

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday : 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday : 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday : 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday : 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday : 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday : 4:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 6:17

User Ratings

4.5 based on (2.165 reviews)

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Reviews

4Kyle Paes 5:00 PM Mar 4, 2020
Videography not allowed inside
The place is very historical. It's full of relics from the past and statues of saints. The staff really require people to pay respect to the place by letting tourist wear portable skirts that they lend before you enter the church. There are tourist who do not know about the culture of the Philippines and luckily the staff understands. They are very polite and kind when they lend the skirts to tourists. The only thing that makes me wonder is why wouldn't they allow people especially filmmakers to shoot inside the place even if the film festival/competition is organized by the Sinulog Foubdation. Professional photographers are still around in this area at a price you can afford. Overall, the place is a must to visit when you're in Cebu. The crowded photo was taken during the Sinulog Festival. The place is not that crowded when the festival is not yet nearing.
5bklynbubba 5:00 PM Jan 10, 2020
A must see.
This is the mother church of Philippine Catholicism, and absolutely a must see. You will have to line up to see the Santo Nino statue, but while on line you can admire the fine architecture of this beautiful basilica. In the plaza, do not forget to have one of the prayer ladies dance some prayers for you. It certainly can't hurt!