Forts & citadels
Plaza Cuartel
Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Plaza Cuartel in Puerto Princesa is a former Spanish garrison turned into a tranquil park. It is known for the grim event in 1944 when American POWs were burned alive by Japanese soldiers. The site includes haunting memorials and preserved tunnels.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Usually quiet
- Best months
- Dec–May
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