Fort Santiago, A poignant journey through history and heroism.
Santa Clara Street (Intramuros)
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Introduction
Santiago Fortress, originally a wooden fort, was rebuilt into a stone fortress by the Spanish governor in 1590 and used for imprisoning and executing important political prisoners. Legend has it that the fortress was named Santiago Castle after the patron saint of Portugal, as it was built using meteorites from the Java Sea to defend against local forces. Today, the fortress still retains its ancient cannons, while the surrounding land has been transformed into a spacious golf course. The former small prison cells, where countless Filipino patriots were once held, have been converted into the Rizal Shrine for visitors to admire and explore. Address Santa Clara Street (Intramuros)
Opening hours 08:00-18:00
Transportation You can get off at United Nations station by light rail, and walk 20-25 minutes to reach Intramuros. The church is located in the northwest part of the city. You can also take a jeepney along Bonifacio Drive to reach it.
The architecture of the castle belongs to the place of the fortress
