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#philippinestrip#fortsantiagointramuros#historical#manila Fort Santiago is one of the oldest fortifications in Manila, Philippines. If you are into history, this place is recommended for you to visit, coz it's one of the most important historical sites in Manila. There has lovely gardens with well-kept remnants of Spanish colonial architecture. My local friend and I spent about 2.5 hours there, he introducing the place very detail to me, it was very educational, and I have learnt about the history of Jose Rizal (a Nation Hero), and seen photographs about the glory of the past. I was literally enjoyed my time there! ⏩ There has private local tour guide with fee that you can lay for it, they will show you around and explain the history of whole place. ⏩ Admission tickets is just Peso75(RM 5.80), very low-priced! 🕰️ Operating hours: The Fort Santiago is open everyday from 8am - 11pm. 📍Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines.

FORT SANTIAGO DUNGEONS In 1945 following the liberation of Manila during the Second World War, the US Army🇺🇸 discovered 600 decomposing corpses inside the dungeons. The conditions were so cramped that all prisoners died from suffocation and heat exhaustion. The bodies were subsequently buried en masse on a site near the dungeons which is now marked by a white marble cross✝️. the dungeon was originally built to store weaponry during the Spanish occupation. Eventually, a new storage area for artillery was built on higher ground, and this chamber was turned into a series of prison cells. Statues depicting Filipino and American prisoners of war during the Japanese occupation of Manila are on display at different areas in the dungeon. None of the bodies were recognizable, but some relatives of the victims were able to identify their family through pieces of clothing, such as a belt buckle with a name inscribed on it. Right beside the entrance to the dungeon, a white cross marks the mass grave of the 600 victims who were trapped inside Fort Santiago’s dungeon.[Worship] #fortsantiagointramuros #THEDUNGEON #WHITECROSS

One of the most famous spots is Intramuros, which prods visitors to remember the Spanish colonial era.🏰Fort Santiago, built in 1571, is a citadel built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the newly established city of Manila in the Philippines🇵🇭. Fort Santiago has become a famous tourist destination as it presents how Filipinos were tortured during the spot where Fort Santiago now stands was once a Muslim kingdom ruled by a chieftain named Rajah Sulayman. When the Spaniards landed in the Philippines in 1571, they destroyed the site and built a fortress instead. The fort was destroyed in 1574 during the Chinese attack led by Limahong. The stone fort was built between 1589 and 1592 and was repaired and extended after being damaged by the 1645 earthquake. In 1762, the British came and ruled until 1764, using Fort Santiago as their headquarters. The Americans then arrived in 1778 and renovated the fort which became a U.S. Army Philippines Division Command Center. And in 1942 during World War II, the Japanese conquered the Philippines and made use of the fort as their military base and prison. It is said that they have imprisoned and tortured about 2,500 to 3,000 Filipinos and Americans on the site. The U.S Military turned over the bastion to the Philippine Government in 1946, and it was announced as a Shrine of Freedom in 1950. 🧲attractions inside Fort Santiago: ⬆️.Plaza Moriones. ✅.Baluartillo de San Francisco Javier. ☑️.Ruins of the American Barracks. ✔️.Plaza De Armas. ✅.Jose Rizal Shrine/Museum. ☑️.Rajah Sulayman Theatre. ✅.Postigo de la Nuestra Senora de Soledad. ✝️.The White Cross 💰entrance fee is 75p #fortsantiagointramuros #intramuros #manila #philippines #philippinestrip #summervacation

I had the most amazing trip I had in my life and more to come. You only live once, so TRAVEL. Have fun, find yourself being happy, find someone to share this happiness, you might find it hard, but trust to the ONE above and it will come. More future travels to come. #fortsantiagointramuros #manilaoceanpark #mindmuseum

Fort Santiago is one of the most common destinations for educational tours or field trips. I have scoured the nooks and crannies of Fort Santiago a few times already, once doing a photo walk for my Photography Class back in college. The fort is recognized as a National Cultural Treasure in 2014 and a National Shrine and National Monument in 1951. The dungeons and the museum are just two of the many attractions you’ll see inside the historical fort. #fortsantiagointramuros Weekends and holidays are expected to be much more crowded than weekdays. If these are the only feasible dates for you, just go there early. #workbuddies #travelgoals #wheninmanila