- 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 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...
- Dating back to the 1500s, Fort Santiago holds a significant history and is also known for the imprisonment of Philippines national hero Jose Rizal.
- 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...
- Entrance to Jose Rizal shrine. While you’re in Fort Santiago, there is a museum that is well worth visiting. It goes double if you’re a history buff.
- 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.
- I have scoured the nooks and crannies of Fort Santiago a few times already, once doing a photo walk for my Photography Class back in college.
- 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.
- 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.