5 Historical Places to see this Independence Day
On Monday, June 12, is the celebration of Independence Day of the Philippines. As always, Independence Day here in this country is considered to be a holiday, this can also be the time to wander around and visit historical places. In this article, we share some known historical places here in the Philippines. Some are located in Metro Manila while others are found in different cities.
Fort Santiago in Manila
Located in the Intramuros in Manila, Fort Santiago is the oldest Spanish fortress in the Philippines. An entrance fee is Php 100 for adults, Php 60 for students. You can enjoy an all day pass to discovered what lies inside the one of the hidden scenery walled in Fort Santiago. Visit the Rizal Shrine or enter the museum that has artifacts from the Spanish era, you can also follow the footsteps of Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
Also read: Intramuros,Manila: Get to Know the Walled City
Rizal Park in Manila
Probably one of the famous spots in Manila, as families, friends and even couple gathers around the park everyday especially during the weekend. Rizal Park is also known as Luneta Park and is famous among tourist spot and also a destination to locals, Rizal Park is historical for the monument as his remains serves as the park’s symbolic focal point.
Calle Crisologo in Vigan
Calle Crisologo is named after a prominent son of Ilocos, Mena Pecson Crisologo. During the years, the street has been preserved to remain its Spanish colonial architecture legacy that makes it a tourist attraction in the Philippines. The streets also houses various souvenir shops, cafes, bars, and hotels which are previously ancestral homes of well-known figures in the past. Horse carriages or what the local calls as calesa are used as mode of transportation for tours.
Also read: A Walk through Ancient Times: Calle Crisologo in Vigan City
Magellan’s Cross in Cebu
Known as the Queen City of the South, Cebu is one of the many tourist destinations in the Philippines. One of which is Magella’s Cross, a 485-year-old cross now stands at a shrine, placed in tindalo wood to prevent people from taking away parts of it in the belief that it has miraculous powers. If you look up the ceiling is painted with a scene depicting Magellan’s landing in Cebu in 1521, and the planting of the original cross on the shore.
Also read: Magellan’s Cross, Cebu City
Corregidor Island 
In the province of Cavita, the Coreggidor Island is one place you’ll need to visit here in the Philippines. Here you can find, a Spanish Island and their Ruins of Mile-Long (Mile-Long Barracks), that used to be the barracks of soldiers. It is also named as the world’s longest military barracks with a length of 1,520 feet. It a great place to this long weekend as it’s just a few hours and is nearby Metro Manila.
Also read: Ruins of Mile-Long (Mile-Long Barracks) in Corregidor Island
