• The years: 1636, 1654, 1670, and 1672; saw the deployment of 22, 50, 86, and 81 Latin-American soldiers from Mexico at Fort Santiago.[10].
  • D. When was Fort Santiago declared as the "Shrine of Freedom", what does this mean in relation to Philippine History?
  • Fort Santiago of Manila, Philippines. In one of the most historic parts of Manila, known as Intramuros, lies a darkly disturbing omen to the past.
  • Signs in English make for an informative experience on the history of the site. Fort Santiago is one of the few Intramuros sites open on Monday.
  • Rizal's route as a dead man walking has been preserved as a series of bronze footprints leading out from Fort Santiago to the gate exiting Intramuros.
  • Welcome to Fort Santiago! In 1571, Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi re-established Rajah Soliman’s Manila as the new capital for the growing...
  • Here stands the gate leading to the inner sanctum of Fort Santiago. The gate of Fort Santiago was destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945.
  • Discover everything you need to know about Fort Santiago, Manila including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
  • There is a minimal entrance fee to Fort Santiago for adults. For students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities, there is a discount.
  • Fort Santiago, standing above the river, is a fortress within the fortress. Once the headquarters of the colonial authorities, it served also as a formidable...