Fort Santiago
Fort Santiago was built by Spanish conquistadors in 1571, replacing the destroyed fortress belonging to the last datu (king) of pre-Hispanic Manila. Over the years, Fort Santiago served as a fortress against marauding Chinese pirates, a prison for Spanish-era political prisoners, and a Japanese torture chamber in World War II. American bombs deployed during the Battle for Manila almost succeeded in destroying the Fort altogether.
A postwar government initiative helped restore Fort Santiago and clean its bad juju away. Today, Fort Santiago is a relaxing place to visit - an enlightening portal into the Philippines' colonial past. Admission costs PHP40 for adults, and PHP15 for students and children.
Contact Details:
Santa Clara Street, Intramuros
Manila, Philippines
Telephone: +63 2 527 1572
