Fort San Felipe

by on Mar 23, 2010 in Historical/Cultural Sites, Tourist Spots


Fort San Felipe

Fort San Felipe is an old structure dating back to 1609 when the Spaniards built it to to protect part of the then growing city. The structure is made of granite blocks with walls approximately 30 feet high. A wide stairway leads to the top of the fort where a concrete house structure could be found. Naval memorabilia including antique cannons and cannon balls decorate the lawns.

Location : Sangley Point Naval Base, Cavite City
How to get there : Take a Saulog bus going to Cavite City pasing through Aguinaldo Highway. Tricycles or jeepneys could then be taken to the place.
Travel time : 1 1/2 hours from Manila

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5 Responses to “Fort San Felipe”

  1. genuine Apr 20, 2011 at 11:12 am #

    how much the entrance fee?

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  2. noname Apr 28, 2011 at 10:18 am #

    how much is the entrance fee

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  3. Michelle Aug 05, 2011 at 10:38 am #

    Good day! I would like to inquire how much are the entrance fees of the following spots:

    1. Fort San Felipe
    2. aguinaldo shrine
    3. Gen. Baldomero Shrine
    4. Andres Bonifacio House

    Hoping I can get a reply the soonest. thank you very much.

    Reply
  4. rommel Dec 13, 2011 at 9:19 am #

    pano po pumunta diyan …. ?

    Reply

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