LETRAN TO FORT SANTIAGO struggle for Philippine independence.

This brick
(Muralla - Soriano Ave.- Gen. Luna - Sta. Clara) barracks, which was first built in the 16th century,
has been in a ruined state since its destruction
 This street runs along the easter wall of Intramuros. during the Battle of Manila in 1945. Here Jose Rizal
There are schools along the left side of the road was imprisoned for 56 days, from November 3 to
including the MAPUA, LPU, LETRAN, and here are December 29, 1896. The entire right wing of this
many eateries or small restaurants along Muralla St. building which contained his prison cell was
and s under the wall. reconstructed in 1953 as a museum and as a shrine
 Soriana Ave. was former called the aduana. after the dedicated to Jose Rizal. It was renovated in 1998 for
spanish custom house whose ruins stand on the the Philippine Independence Centennial, and
street. The street was renamed after a famous subsequently modernized in 2014.
businessman who organized the soriano y. cia (cia is  The Rizal Monument is a memorial in Rizal Park in
not a Spanish surname but an acronym for Manila, Philippines, designed to honor the executed
company) and He began his career as an Filipino nationalist José Rizal. The memorial consists
accountant of San Miguel brewery. of a standing bronze sculpture of Rizal with an
 Gen. Luna is named after the legendary General obelisk set on a stone foundation inside which his
Antonio Luna, the brilliant Military strategies of the remains are laid to rest, bearing his two famous
fillipino Revolutionary Army who fought against the novels "El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere". The
spaniards. Prior to being named Gen Luna street, it monument's perimeter is constantly patrolled by the
was said to have existed as early as the 18th Philippine Marine Corps' Marine Security and Escort
century of spanish rule Group, with the change of the guard being a regular
 This street, between fort santiago and the cathedral, routine. The precise position where Rizal was
take its name from a convent of poor clares founded executed is about 100 m northwest of the memorial,
in 1621 by Mother. Jeronima de la fuenta. and it is marked by life-size dioramas showing his
final hours. The landmark is the most identifiable
1st STOP FORT SANTIAGO
monument in Luneta.
Finally, after so many months of being closed to the  The dungeons below were originally used as
public because of the cOVID-19 Pandemic Fort Santiago powder magazines until the dampness proved
has been reopened. and fort Santiago is one of the detrimental to storing gunpowder. These were then
common destinations for educational tours. also, it was converted into prison cells. The dungeons were
constructed in the early 1590's as a fortress for the recently rehabilitated and are now open to the
Flourishing city of Manila public. Stories of prisoners being drowned in the
dungeons of Fort Santiago during high tide continue
 Plaza Moriones it was named after Spanish to this day, but archaeological evidence proves the
Governor- General Domingo Moriones this plaza dungeons were built way above the river level and it
was used as a public promenade until the 1863 would be impossible for waters to flood the
earthquake destroyed Fort Santiago chambers even at high tide.
 Baluarte De San Miguel is one of the bastions  Medio Baluarte de San Francisco was named after
guarding over Intramuros, which means within the St. Francis of Assisi, this rampart was built in the
wall there are meant to guard the city against 16th century to fortify the riverside and landward
Chinese pirates and other enemies of Spain. it was defenses of Fort Santiago.
also named after St. Michael the Archangel, and this
rampart was built in 1009 to Fortify the seaside FORT SANTIAGO o CCP
defenses of Fort Santiago.
 Fort Santiago Façade The gate of Fort Santiago MANILA CITY
was destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945.  Manila City is the capital and the second-largest city
The main gate is decorated by a relieve or wood of the Philippines. It is located on the eastern shore
relief carving of Santiago Matamoros, the patron of Manila Bay and is one of the 16 cities that make
saint of Spain, together with the coat of arms of the up the Metro Manila area. ⁃ Manila is known for its
Kingdom of Castile and Leon. What remains of the rich history, vibrant culture, and bustling streets. It
original gate are the embossed Spanish soldiers, was founded in 1571 by Spanish conquistador,
now defaced. The image of St. James (Santiago), a Miguel López de Legazpi, and has since been under
symbol of Spanish sovereignty, decorates countries the rule of various colonizers including the Spanish,
occupied by the Spaniards, such as Chile and the Americans, and the Japanese during World War
Mexico. II.
 Welcome to the Museo ni Rizal. this shrine
reaffirms Rizal’s significance in Philippine history –
how his death served as the inspiration in the
 Some of the famous landmarks and tourist memorial for the 36,282 soldiers who went missing
attractions in Manila include the walled city of in action during the war. The graves are organized in
Intramuros, the Rizal Park, the Manila Ocean Park, a series of terraced plots that overlook the Manila
the National Museum of the Philippines, and the Bay, with the memorial being located at the center of
Malacañang Palace which serves as the official the site.
residence of the President of the Philippines.  It is a 152-acre cemetery that serves as the final
resting place of over 17,000 American and Filipino
PASAY CITY soldiers who fought during World War II.
 It is known for being home to the Ninoy Aquino  The cemetery was established in 1948 and is
International Airport and some of the country's maintained by the American Battle Monuments
largest and most popular shopping malls, such as Commission (ABMC). The ABMC is responsible for
MOA (Pasay City is a highly urbanized city in Metro the maintenance of several American cemeteries
Manila, Philippines. It is bordered by the cities of and memorials around the world, including the
Manila to the north, Makati to the northeast, Taguig Normandy American Cemetery in France and the
to the east, and Paranaque to the south and west. Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.
 Pasay City is known for its major transportation hubs
such as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the
country's main international airport, and the
Philippine National Railways which connects Manila
with southern Luzon provinces.
 The city also hosts several important landmarks
including the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Mall
of Asia Arena, and the Philippine International
Convention Center. It is also home to some of the
country's biggest shopping malls like SM Mall of
Asia, S Maison, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
 Other notable places to visit include the Baclaran
Church which attracts millions of devotees during
Wednesdays, the Taft Avenue where several
universities are located, and the Entertainment City
which is a luxurious resort complex housing casinos,
hotels, and high-end restaurants.

MAKATI CITY

 Makati City is a highly urbanized city in the

Philippines located within the Metro Manila region. It
is known as the country's financial center and home
to several multinational corporations, foreign
embassies, and major banks.
 The city is also one of the busiest commercial and
business districts in Metro Manila, hosting high-end
shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, bars, and
entertainment hubs. Despite being a bustling city,
Makati also has several parks and recreational areas
such as Ayala Triangle Gardens and Greenbelt Park.

AMERICAN CEMETERY

 a cemetery and memorial site that honors the

memory of American soldiers and civilian employees
who perished during the Pacific campaign of World
War II. The cemetery is in Fort Bonifacio, a former
American military base, and covers approximately
152 acres of land.
 The cemetery is home to over 17,000 graves of
American soldiers and civilians, as well as a