Magellan's Landing Site Scenes

Painting on the ceiling of a chapel built on the site where Magellan claimed the Philippines for Spain and the Catholic church.  He landed on Mactan Island not far from the present day city of Cebo.

Painting showing the fight Magellan and his men had with the residents of Mactan Island.  Magellan died in this fight.

The tidal flats where Magellan was killed.  It looked better in the painting.

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