Another attraction in the Walled City Intramuros is finally open to public in Manila.
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ABOUT FORT SANTIAGO
Fort Santiago, built in 1593 is a citadel built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the new established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress is part of the structures of the walled city of Manila referred to as Intramuros. |
| Fort Santiago |
Intramuros Administration announced that the Fort Santiago dungeon is now open to the public. visitors can explore what used to be the storage vaults and powder magazine of the Baluarte de Santa Barbara, a stone bastion built in 1592 also located in the Fort.
This dungeon was used by the Japanese occupation force to imprison Allied POW's, resistance fighters and political prisoners. Many died during the occupation.
This dungeon was used by the Japanese occupation force to imprison Allied POW's, resistance fighters and political prisoners. Many died during the occupation.
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| Inside Fort Santiago's dungeon |
Fort Santiago in Manila like Fort Stotsenbergh in Northern Luzon was already a military camp of the 26th Cavalry U.S. Regiment also known as Philippine Scouts. This camp was under Lt. Moses B. Mohammed, U.S. Army.
When the Japanese attacked the Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, the Japanese subsequently attacked Manila, occupying most of the buildings in the city of Manila.
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| Fort Santiago's Dungeon |
HOW TO GET TO FOR SANTIAGO, INTRAMUROS
If you have own vehicle, you can just easily search "Fort Santiago" on Waze or Google Maps.Via Public Commuting
Via LRT-1: take a train ride from any LRT-1 stations, drop off at Central Station and just take a walk up to the foot of Quezon bridge or Manila Post office. There are jeepneys bound to Intramuros, you will see "Pier" sign, ask the driver that you will take off at "Fort Santiago" or Manila Cathedral.Via Baclaran: take FX taxi Divisoria sign and ask the driver that you will take off at Palacio de Governador, Intramuros just take a walk across it until you will see Fort Santiago.
From Quezon City: take "Pier" sign PUV and drop off in front of Manila Cathedral or Fort Santiago.
From Metro East (Pasig, Marikina and Rizal Province): take a PUV/PUB ride bound to Quiapo. Look for a jeepney headed to Intramuros as mentioned above.
From Metro South (and CALABARZON): take a bus ride bound to Manila (Buendia). Take LRT-1 and drop of Central Station. Look for a PUV ride headed to Intramuros as mentioned above.
NOTE: Fares in the Manila flactuates from time to time.
Altetnately, you can take Grab, Angkas or any TNVS to take you there.
The entrance fee is Php75 for adults and Php50 for students/seniors/PWDs. Open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
You must never miss out to get inside Fort Santiago in Intramuros on your next visit in Manila.
Reference: Intramuros Administration Facebook
FORT SANTIAGO
Address: Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro ManilaFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Fort Santiago
- Why is Fort Santiago famous?
The fort is notable for being a headquarters of the armies of several foreign powers in Philippine history, including the Spanish (1571 to 1898), the British (1762 through 1764 during the Seven Years War), the Americans (1898 to 1946), and the Japanese (1942 through 1945). - What is inside the Fort Santiago?
Inside the walled city, a shrine of Rizal stands tall in a large grassy area surrounded by Philippine flags. The barracks where Rizal was confined while he awaited trial was later destroyed. But a reconstruction of the building has now been turned into a museum celebrating his life. - When was Fort Santiago destroyed?
When the Spaniards landed in the Philippines in 1571, they destroyed the site and built a fortress instead, naming it after Spain's patron saint, Saint James (Santiago in Spanish). The structure served as their defense fortress. - Why is Jose Rizal imprisoned in Fort Santiago?
From November 3 to December 29, 1896, Jose Rizal was held in the Fort Santiago barracks on the western side of Plaza de Armas, where he was sentenced to death for supporting a brewing revolution against Spanish rule. - Why is Jose Rizal imprisoned in Fort Santiago?
Fort Santiago served as barracks for Spanish artillery soldiers during Spain's colonization of the islands. The museum is located in the building where Rizal spent his final night and hid his famous poem Mi último adiós (My Last Farewell) in an oil lamp later given to his sister, Trinidad. - Is Fort Santiago the same as Intramuros?
Fort Santiago (Spanish: Fuerte de Santiago; Filipino: Kutà ng Santiago), built in 1571, is a citadel built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the new established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress is located in Intramuros, the walled city of Manila.
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