The very first travel flame in my young mind was sparked by textbooks. My first intense desire to go places was lit by HEKASI — Heograpiya, Kasaysayan at Sibika (Geography, history and Civics). In grade school, I was so fascinated by the photos of historic places. I’ve marveled about the lives of famous personalities and significant events that shaped history.
Now that I’m a travel blogger, there’s always a sense of fulfillment whenever I set foot in a place that was featured in my elementary history books. though it may sound privileged, travel is a great history teacher, and it reignites the lessons about the past that we learned when we were kids and those we need to relearn today.
If you are a history buff and trying to find places in the Philippines to cross off your travel bucket list, here’s a list featuring some of the monumental sites in the country.
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1. Intramuros, Manila
2. Rizal Park, Manila
3. Binondo, Manila
4. Rizal Shrine, Calamba, Laguna
5. Banaue Rice Terraces, Ifugao
6. Tabon Cave Complex, Palawan
7. Mactan Shrine, Cebu
8. Magellan’s Cross, Cebu City
9. Sandugo Shrine, Bohol
10. Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan
11. Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite
12. Leyte landing Memorial Park
13. Dambana ng Kagitingan, Bataan
14. Bataan death March Markers
15. Corregidor Island
16. Rizal Park and Shrine Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte
17. Limasawa Island, southern Leyte
18. university of Santo Tomas, Manila
19. Cagsawa Ruins, Albay
20. Calle Crisologo, Vigan, Ilocos Sur
21. Baguio City
22. Sultan Kudarat Monument, Sultan Kudarat
23. Malacañan Palace, Manila
24. Biak na Bato, Bulacan
25. Cinco de Noviembre Memorial, Negros Occidental
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1. Intramuros, Manila
Considered the political, educational, and religious center of the Spanish empire in the Philippines and the historic core of Manila, Intramuros used to be an opulent walled city, strategically located along the Manila Bay. It was the seat of Spanish policy from the late 16th century to the 19th century. The walls were constructed between 1590 and 1872, encompassing what was then the entire city of Manila.
Photo by Jay Leano
Up to this day, it houses lots of significant landmarks like the Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church (UNESCO world Heritage Site), Casa Manila, Baluarte de San Diego, and Fort Santiago, where the national hero Jose Rizal was incarcerated.
The original campuses of the university of Santo Tomas and Ateneo de Manila used to be within the fortified city until the first half of the 20th century. There are still well-preserved structures like the cobblestone streets, parts of walls, and other buildings.
Location: Intramuros, 5th district of Manila, Manila, NCR
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2. Rizal Park, Manila
Situated on the southern border of Intramuros, Rizal Park is a 58-hectare historic urban park, one of the largest in Asia.
Its history dates back to 1820 when Paseo de Luneta was built on the former location of Bagumbayan. during the Spanish rule, especially in the 19th century, the park was the site of many public executions, the most significant were that of Rizal and the GomBurZa (Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora) priests. other historic events held here were the declaration of Philippine independence from the united states in 1946 and the 1986 EDSA Revolution.
The a lot of impressive landmark of the park is the Rizal Monument, where his remains lie and marked by a statue made of bronze and granite. Declared a national park in 1955 as Luneta national Park, it was then renamed Rizal Park in 1967 in honor of the country’s national hero.
Other points of interest within the park are the national museum complex (National museum of natural History, the national museum of Anthropology, national Planetarium), independence Flagpole, musical and dancing Fountain, Botanical Garden, Quirino Grandstand, and San Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza.
Location: Roxas Boulevard, Ermita, Manila, NCR
3. Binondo, Manila
Driving additionally north of Intramuros, across the Pasig River through Jones Bridge, the huge and complex new Binondo Chinatown Arch greets and bids commuters and city dwellers.
Ongpin St., Binondo
Established in 1594, Binondo is the first and the oldest Chinatown in the world. That alone makes this a worthy historical destination. The location just outside Intramuros was calculated in the sense that the Chinese Catholic immigrants could still continue trading while being monitored by the Spanish government in the 16th century. up to this day, the area is a hubbub of trade and commerce, mostly run by Filipino-Chinese residents.
One of the main draws of Binondo is its colorful and delicious food scene. There are so lots of gastronomic gems scattered around this substantial food hub, a lot of of which cannot be found anywhere else but in Binondo. other popular products haVE si è ramificato, ma i turisti locali visitano ancora l’origine delle loro Grub Binondo preferite.
Altri luoghi di interesse sono Ongpin Street, Escolta Street, Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz e Binondo Church.
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4. Santuario Rizal, Calamba, Laguna
Dichiarata dalla National Historical Commission delle Filippine come santuario nazionale, la struttura si trova sulla stessa posizione della casa ancestrale della famiglia Rizal.
Santuario rizal a Calamba
È una versione ricostruita dell’originale Bahay Na Bato dell’era spagnola. Usando materiali simili come legno duro, pietre di adobe, mattoni e conchiglie Capiz, tra gli altri, la ricostruzione iniziò nel 1949, come acquistato dall’allora presidente Quirino, e fu lanciata al pubblico il 19 giugno 1950, in tempo per l’89 ° compleanno Celebrazione di Rizal. L’unica deviazione dall’aspetto esterno originale sono le pareti dipinte in verde anziché il bianco originale.
Come luogo di nascita di Rizal, presenta collezioni e cimeli incentrati sulla sua infanzia. Il santuario culla anche i resti dei genitori di Jose Rizal. La proprietà ospita anche una biblioteca, una galleria, una sala audiovisiva e un negozio di souvenir. Altri punti di riferimento vicino al santuario sono la chiesa parrocchiale di San Giovanni Battista e il City College di Calamba.
Posizione: angolo di Rizal Street e Mercado Street, Poblacion 5, Calamba, Laguna
5. Banaue Rice Terraces, ifugao
Costruiti dagli antenati degli indigeni di Ifugao secoli fa, le terrazze di riso Banaue furono dichiarate dal governo come un tesoro culturale nazionale nel 1973.
Queste terrazze incarnano la cultura del popolo Ifugao, che è stato principalmente influenzato dalla coltivazione del riso e dall’agricoltura. Il valore di queste terrazze è ovvio nei molti riti agricoli collegati alla produzione di riso. Le tecniche standard e indigene applicate nella costruzione delle terrazze rivelano la sostanziale conoscenza delle persone Ifugao in Earthwork, Stonework, irrigazione e conservazione dell’integrità delle terrazze di riso.
È interessante notare che le terrazze di riso Banaue non sono incluse nella lista del patrimonio mondiale dell’UNESCO sotto le terrazze di riso delle Filippine Cordilleras a causa della presenza di strutture moderne nella zona. Tuttavia, due dei cinque forniti non si trovano troppo lontani: le terrazze di riso Batad e le terrazze di riso Bangaan. Le terrazze di riso Banaue sono quelle che possono essere viste da diversi mazzi di vista lungo la strada principale (Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province Road).
Posizione: Banaue, ifugao, auto
6. Complesso di caverne tabon, palawan
Situato a Lipuun Point nella città di Quezon nella parte sud -occidentale dell’isola di Palawan, il complesso delle caverne fa parte della riserva di Lipuun Point, proteggendo e preservando i manufatti culturali e storici all’interno della zona.
Cullando molti manufatti archeologici cruciali come The Tabon Man, le più antiche ossa umane moderne nelle Filippine; e il barattolo di Manunggul, un tesoro culturale nazionale e uno di oltre un migliaio di vasetti di sepoltura scoperti nel complesso delle caverne.
Designato come tesoro culturale nazionale dal National Museum nel 2011, si dice che il complesso abbia 215 grotte, ma solo sette di queste sono facilmente accessibili al pubblico tra cui Tabon, Igang e Liyang, tra gli altri.
Posizione: Lipuun Point, Quezon, Palawan
7. Shrine Mactan, Cebu
Situato lungo Punta Engaño Road nella parte settentrionale dell’isola di Mactan a Cebu, il santuario di Mactan comprende due monumenti: il santuario Lapu-Lapu da un’estremità e il marcatore Magellano (anche monumento Magellano) sull’altro.
Il sito affronta la baia di Magellan, una punta della battaglia di Mactan, che ebbe luogo nell’aprile del 1521 tra le truppe spagnole guidate dall’esploratore portoghese Magellan e i nativi di Mactan guidati da Lapu-Lapu. La battaglia portò alla sconfitta degli spagnoli, causando loro di ritirarsi.
Se hai fame durante l’esplorazione del santuario, prova il sutukil Visayan standard della vicina catena di ristoranti del Market Seafood Sukil.
Posizione: Punta Engaño Road, Mactan, Cebu
8. Magellan’s Cross, Cebu City
Situato adiacente al minimo della Basilica del Santo Niño nella città di Cebu, la Magellan’s Cross è uno dei punti di riferimento storici più check -out di Cebu.
Magellan’s Cross a Cebu
Si dice che il sito sia la posizione esatta in cui Magellan portoghese ha piantato la croce al suo arrivo a Cebu nel marzo del 1521. Come affermato sul marcatore nella parte inferiore della croce, l’artefatto originale è racchiuso all’interno della croce di Tindalo di legno. Il soffitto dipinto illustra questo evento storico.
Posizione: P. Burgos Street o D. Jakosalem Street, Cebu City, Cebu
9. Santuario del Sandugo, Bohol
Nel marzo del 1565, un compatto di sangue tra l’esploratore spagnolo Miguel López de Legazpi e il capo Bohol Sikatuna ebbe luogo come simbolo di amicizia tra gli spagnoli e i filippini. Questo è stato notoriamente chiamato Sandugo, una tradizione tribale che sigillava fedeltà e conferma la solidarietà tra le tribù. Entrambi i rappresentanti tagliano le braccia e versano il sangue in una tazza, dividono la miscela allo stesso modo, and drink them until both cups are emptied.
Sandugo Site
The moment is immortalized by the Sandugo Shrine (Blood Compact Shrine) in Tagbilaran City. but the truth is, this monument does not mark the actual spot where the historic treaty was made. In 2006, the government of Bohol figured out the actual site where it happened to be in Loay, the municipality between Alburquerque and Loboc.
The actual site, now called Blood Compact Marker, is situated along Bohol Circumferential Road/Tagbilaran east Road.
Location: Bool, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
10. Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan
“Baras ng Suwail”
The dungeon of the defiant. The 19th-century Barasoain Church witnessed lots of monumental events in the history of the Philippines. It served as the headquarters of the illustrados who were against the Spanish policy and was the site of one of the most essential events in Philippine democracy — the Malolos Congress, also known as the first Philippine Congress.
The Malolos Congress was formed in June 1898 by Emilio Aguinaldo in defiance of the Spanish regime. Although this one was short-lived, this was a testament to the Filipinos’ passion for democracy.
This Baroque church is made of adobe and concrete materials and is centrally located in Malolos.
Location: Paseo del Congreso Street, Malolos, Bulacan
11. Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite
Declared a national Shrine in June 1964, the Aguinaldo Shrine encompasses the whole ancestral house and grounds of Emilio Aguinaldo and extends to the park across the main house.
This was the site of the proclamation of Philippine independence from Spain on June 12, 1898 with the unfurling of the Philippine flag. This was also the event where the instrumental music of the Philippine national anthem was first heard. Every year, a flag-raising ceremony is held during the independence Day celebration.
Completed in 1845, the mansion has undergone restorations in 1849 and 1919. It was donated to the government by Aguinaldo himself and is currently being managed by the national historical commission of the Philippines. The lush garden behind the mansion nestles the final resting place of Aguinaldo. The main house functions as a museum now.
Location: Tirona Highway, Kawit, Cavite
12. Leyte landing Memorial Park
“Dovrei ritornare.”
Leyte landing Memorial in Palo, Leyte
Proclaimed a national park in July 1977, the MacArthur Leyte landing Memorial national Park (also called MacArthur Park) was also designated as a national historic landmark by the national historical commission in 1994.
This park was well established in celebration of a significant event in history, the A-Day landing in October 1944, where Douglas MacArthur, together with his entourage, finally fulfilled his pledge to come back and help the Philippines get back its independence from the Japanese. A few days later, the battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle of world war II erupted.
The memorial national park features a shallow manmade pool with seven bronze statues representing general Douglas MacArthur, president Sergio Osmeña Jr., Brigadier general Carlos P. Romulo, major general Courtney Whitney, Lieutenant general Richard Sutherland, Sergeant Francisco Salveron, and William J. Dunn. The memorial park faces the San Pablo Bay/Leyte Gulf.
Located: Barangay Candahug, Palo, Leyte
13. Dambana ng Kagitingan, Bataan
Established in 1970, the Dambana ng Kagitingan, also known as the mount Samat national Shrine or Shrine of Valor, is a memorial complex honoring the fallen Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Japanese in the battle of Bataan in 1942.
Mount Samat was the last bastion of freedom where lots of lost their lives battling for independence against the Imperial Japanese Army. It was declared as a national Shrine in April 1966.
The complex also harbors the Colonnade, stretching large and welcoming visitors from the parking lot. The Colonnade houses a war museum. the most dominant feature is the colossal white Memorial cross with the Cross’s arms serving
