Fort Santiago
Although it was largely reduced to rubble during the Second World War, this fort is worth a short visit as part of a trip to Intramuros. Built by the Spanish in 1592 to control the lucrative spice trade, it also functioned as a prison -- this is the place where the national hero, writer Jose Rizal, was held before his execution for inciting rebellion. Rizal's prison room is now a shrine that includes copies of his writing. Years later, Japanese occupiers held and tortured prisoners in the fort.
Although it was largely reduced to rubble during the Second World War, this fort is worth a short visit as part of a trip to Intramuros. Built by the Spanish in 1592 to control the lucrative spice trade, it also functioned as a prison -- this is the place where the national hero, writer Jose Rizal, was held before his execution for inciting rebellion. Rizal's prison room is now a shrine that includes copies of his writing. Years later, Japanese occupiers held and tortured prisoners in the fort.
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