Fort Santiago

Metro Manila · Philippines

Fort Santiago, Philippines
Photo: André Héroux, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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November to March for pleasant weather
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A stone citadel guarding the mouth of the Pasig River within Intramuros, this fortress served as a defensive stronghold and later a prison. It is closely tied to the memory of national hero Jose Rizal, who was held here before his execution.

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