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Fort Santiago

Gen Luna St | Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002, Philippines
63 2 527 1572
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Fort Santiago
Entrance
Some history of the Fort
Beginning of Tour with our guide
89 visitor photos
Ranked #6 of 71 attractions in Manila
4.0 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Parks
Fee: No
Owner description: This museum and public park was built as a stone fortress at the turn of the 17th century and marked the beginning of the walled city's riverside...... more » Owner description: This museum and public park was built as a stone fortress at the turn of the 17th century and marked the beginning of the walled city's riverside barricades. « less
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Melbourne, Australia
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798 reviews 798 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
298 helpful votes 298 helpful votes
“Old Philippines history”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Located at the tip of Intramuros, Fort Santiago is an attraction in a similar vein, with old battlements and worn stone walls. Fantastic gardens are a real highlight, and the different areas inside Fort Santiago are all very well marked. The Rizal Shrine is an important historic site, and the views from the end of the Fort are lovely. Certainly... More

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Darwin, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A moving place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This is a moving place to visit. A lot of history from Spanish times to WW2 - the gardens are well kept and it really is pleasant to stroll around and after enjoy a cool drink at the cafe. More

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Cebu City, Philippines
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Beauty in history!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Finally was able to visit the place where I read only in history books. The grounds where wonderful. And it feels like I could glimpse what its like at the end of the Spanish era in the Philippines. It's a place to learn a little bit of history in the Philippines. More

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Alberta
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

You have to do the tour, that way you get the history and it all has meaning. Then you will be glad you went, the area and fort is beautiful, amazing grounds with gardens etc. Our tour guide was informative and funny. I had a great time and was very happy I went More

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Pacifica, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“You must visit!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
3
people found this review helpful

A small fee will gain you entrance to this military landmark. This small piece of land holds a significant place in the history of the Philippines. Much happened here over the centuries--from the Muslims to Chinese pirates to Spanish, British, American and Japanese occupations. Hundreds (thousands?) of good and bad people were incarcerated and tortured here. Walk past the empty... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Poor Fort”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I was expecting something significant.....but no views and poorly maintained. More

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Manila, Philippines
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
“Still a must see for Foreigners to Vist!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

There are efforts to preserve the turn of the century charm of these place and the surrounding areas. I hope they also focus on the aesthetics of the place so as not to dilute the look and feel of the place. Maintenance and upkeep should be improved and the displays make it a little more interactive. The landscaping of the... More

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Las Pinas
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189 reviews 189 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
“A good spot for history and Rizaliana”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

A compact place to visit and walk about. There are exhibits, a museum, gardens and lots of history. More

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bury st edmunds
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Loved the moat with lotus lilies in abundance”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We went for an evening event, so saw it all by floodlight and with fireworks! Beautiful park and wheelchair accessible paths. Rizal chapel memorable. Very interesting aspect of the history of Manilla. More

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Kuching Sarawak Malaysia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“FEE FEE FEE”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Old Fort. Old Fort OLD Fort. Open at 8am but not really worth a visit unless just to have sight seeing. My trip is on Good Friday (April 6 ,2012) this Old Fort is Closed so i went there on April 8, 2012. Nothing much to see. More

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