Manila’s Fort Santiago

Guarding the entrance to the Pasig River is Intramuros’ premier tourist attraction: Fort Santiago. Within the fort, grounds are an oasis of lovely manicured gardens, plazas and fountains leading to an arched gate and a pretty lily pond. Within is the beautifully presented Rizal Shrine museum, the building where Dr. José Rizal – the Philippines’ national hero – was incarcerated as he awaited execution in 1896. It contains various fascinating displays of Rizal memorabilia and a re-creation of his cell and the courtroom trial.

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