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Showing posts with label Fort Santiago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fort Santiago. Show all posts

Monday, September 24, 2012

Kalesa

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This is one of the numerous kalesa (horse-driven carriage) that you’ll see in Fort Santiago, Intramuros. It brings back memories of the Spanish Period.

Tranvia

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This is a replica of the Manila Tranvia (cable car) that was in operation during the early American Period. Sadly, it was not revived after World War II. This was taken at Fort Santiago, Intramuros.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Seal Of The Spanish Monarchy

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This is a close-up look at the Seal Of The Spanish Monarchy (bas-relief) on the Fort Santiago Gate. This is slightly similar to the current Coat of Arms of the modern-day country of Spain.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Baluarte de Santa Barbara

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This is the highest point in Fort Santiago, Intramuros. From this point, you’ll have a nice view of the Pasig River and the district of Binondo in the opposite banks of the river.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Memorial Cross, Fort Santiago

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The marker besides this Memorial Cross in Fort Santiago reads:

In Memory Of The Victims At Fort Santiago

On this site lie the mortal remains of approximately 600 Filipinos. Their bodies were found inside a nearby dungeon where victims of the atrocities perpetrated by the Japanese Imperial Forces were imprisoned during the last days of February 1945.

The memory of all these unknown victims of Japanese atrocities will live forever in the hearts and minds of the Filipino People.

May their souls rest in peace.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Fountain at Plaza Moriones

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This beautiful fountain is located in Plaza Moriones, in front of the Fort Santiago Gate.

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