The Dungeons of Fort Santiago

The Dungeons of Fort Santiago
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The Dungeons of Fort Santiago

In 1592, the dungeon was originally built to store weaponry during the Spanish occupation. Eventually, a new storage area for artillery was built on higher ground, and this chamber was turned into a series of prison cells. Our national hero himself was imprisoned just steps away from Fort Santiago’s dungeon.

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