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Fort San Pedro - Oldest Spanish Fort in the Philippines
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Established by Spanish Conquistador Legaspi in 1565
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The Historical Marker at the Entrance of the Fort
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Main Entrance to Fuerza San Pedro (Fortress of St Peter...
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Two Remaining Towers of Fort San Pedro
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Spanish Royal Crest & Santo Nino Above the Main Entranc...
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Withstood the Ravages of Time & Enemy Attacks
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20-feet High & 8-feet Thick Walls
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Restoration of Fort San Pedro Started in 1968
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Entrance Passageway: Wreath Made of Corn Husks & Cobs
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Independence Centennial Marked by Visit of Spain's Mona...
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Photo Gallery Marker at the Main Entranceway
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Photo Gallery at the Fort Entrance - Founding of Cebu
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Photo Gallery at the Fort Entrance - Fort San Pedro His...
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Original Fort Was Made of Wooden Palisade in 1565
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Courtyard Inside Fort San Pedro
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Fort's Main Building - "Cuerpo de Guardia" (Guardhouse)
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"Viviende del Teniente" (Lieutenant's Quarters)
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Historical Marker Near Bastion La Concepcion
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Lieutenant's Quarters Near Bastion La Concepcion
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Bastion La Concepcion Marker
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Powder Magazine of Bastion La Concepcion
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Powder Magazine of Bastion La Concepcion
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Outsider's View of Bastion La Concepcion
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Bastion La Concepcion in the 1900s Facing Southwest
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Behind the Lieutenant's Quarters at the 2nd Level Walkw...
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Top Walk Between Bastions La Concepcion & San Miguel
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Section of the Fort Facing the City with Cannon Emplace...
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Album Description:
Spanish colonial expansion in the Philippines began in this small military garrison called Fort (Fuerza) San Pedro which was first built in 1565 by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi in Cebu City. I reckon it is about 1/3 the size of Fort Santiago in Manila.
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I thought the oldest fort in the Philippines was Fort Santiago. This is the first time I heard of Fort San Pedro, so thanks for the history lesson. The walls are indeed very thick, no wonder it withstood the test of time and attacks against it. Imagine the expansion of Christianity from this little bastion of a garrison. You also managed to capture the local flowers to give the fort more color beside the heavy grey and black concrete. Thanks for the caption, now I feel like I took History of the RP 101 again! As usual, your photos are docu-accurate and the composition is... outstanding. Thanks Mary Ann!
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