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More than just old stones, Fort San Pedro is a living slice of Cebu's colonial history. Built in 1738, this triangular stone fortress was the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines. With thick 6.1-meter walls, fourteen original cannons, and three distinct bastions, it's survived revolutions, world wars, and changing governments. The fort sits in Plaza Independencia, near Cebu's pier. Once a military stronghold defending against Muslim raiders, it later became an American barracks, a school, and even a Japanese refugee site. Today, visitors can walk its historic grounds and imagine the centuries of stories within its walls.
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Address
7WR4+X7J, A. Pigafetta Street, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines
Phone
+63 32-256-2284
Hours
Closed · opens 8amDaily: 8AM-5PM
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