• Located inside the walled city of Intramuros in Manila lies Fort Santiago, the oldest Spanish fortress in the Philippines.
  • Situated within the walled city of Intramuros in Manila, Fort Santiago is a magnificent citadel constructed on the banks of the River Pasig just off Manila Bay.
  • Fort Santiago has a savage history. Over the centuries many Filipinos were imprisoned, tortured and left to drown in the Fort's notorious dungeons...
  • Fort Santiago was built by the Spanish between 1589 and 1592. ... Fort Santiago was then abandoned by the 26th Cavalry U.S. Regiment officers and men.
  • 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...
  • 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 is a paid attraction, but it (unfortunately) isn’t worth the money, especially for wheelchair users. Note that only cash or an online ticket is accepted.
  • There are wide open spaces and when you are on the grounds of Fort Santiago the hustle and bustle of Manila seams to disappear.
  • 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.
  • Guarding over Intramuros, which means "within the walls," is the citadel called Fuerza de Santiago, or Fort Santiago.