An In-Depth Guide to Fort Santiago in Manila, Manila, Philippines

Set within the Intramuros district but with its own entry fee, the Fort Santiago may be one of Manila鈥檚 most recognisable landmarks.

Built by the Spaniards in the year of 1571, Fort Santiago may very well be the oldest fortification in the city of Manila. Although it was destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945, it had since been restored in 1950 following it being declared as a Shrine of Freedom.

Today, Fort Santiago is a sizable complex hosting various historical treasures and legacies which are worth dedicating an extended time to fully explore and immerse in.

This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring Fort Santiago. Without further ado鈥�

Located just right in front of the entrance to the Fort Santiago, Plaza Moriones was originally known under the name of 鈥淧laza de la Fuerza鈥� and was mostly quite empty. However, it was eventually redeveloped in the year of 2017 with manicured lush gardens.

Originally constructed in the year of 1591, Almaneces Reales was once a storage facility for cargo items which were discharged from the Pasig River. Throughout history, Almacenes Reales had also been repurposed into a waterfront and even as soldiers鈥� quarters! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: An In-Depth Guide to Fort Santiago in Manila
Guide Location: Philippines » Manila
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Plaza Moriones
Ruins of the Almacenes Reales
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
Ruins of the American Barracks
Baluartillo de San Francisco Javier
Plaza de Armas
Rajah Sulayman Theatre
Shrine of Jose Rizal
The White Cross
The Dungeons of Fort Santiago
Falsabraga de Media Naranja
Baluarte de Santa Barbara

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