Forts & citadels
Fort Santiago
Manila, Philippines
Fort Santiago, part of the walled city of Intramuros, dates back to 1590 and was the first Spanish stone fortress in the Philippines. Its gates and walls witnessed key moments of resistance and incarceration, including that of José Rizal. Visit the Rizal Shrine housed within its chambers, set against the backdrop of the joining Manila Bay and the Pasig River.
Best time to visit
Winter and Spring
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