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Fort San Pedro

Pier Area, Cebu City, Philippines
Ranked #13 of 29 attractions in Cebu City
3.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This fort was built in the early 1700s to protect against Muslim raids.
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Manila, Philippines
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

fort san pedro, I believe is the smallest fort in the Philippines.. there's nothing much you can see inside but the botanical garden with a clean plain grass but with not much plants, a nicely structured corridor on the right corner, and old stone/bricks structures on the top floor. The location is right downtown Cebu walking distance from the Malacañang... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

little information was provided, but the structure was unique More

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Redmond, Washington
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84 reviews 84 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

i liked this place.. but i like history and architecture.. great history.. but it was awfully warm outside.. (take an umbrella like the locals do) More

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Kobe, Japan
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

It's not too far away from the main city area. About 10 mins walk from Magellan Cross. You can walk along plaza indepencia then visit the fort. It's beautiful just to sit and relax. There are a few historical items in the fort. Good visit if you are in Cebu and have time to spare. More

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Amsterdam
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Well preserved structure of the Fort. We need this traces of history for the next generation. I persuade my husband to come and visit the museum. He was amazed of the great presentation and artistic technique. Compared to the other museums we visited, it is nice here. Lighting effects add the enthusiasm of the viewer. Sometimes museum displays can be... More

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Manila, Philippines
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I was with my friend who is a cebuano and he explained to me all about cebu's great history. I enjoyed going here as well as in all the other places we went to. :) More

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Tucson, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Quiet and nice! Itsone of my favorite sites in Cebu. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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Went here twice. It shares a lot on Cebu's history. It has a well-preserved fort, has a museum and because it's sprawling, it doesn't get too crowded. When at the top, sit on one of the benches - it's a great place to relax. Not noisy, you can talk privately. You can go in for a very minimal fee. Bring... More

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Paranaque, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

its a nice place to go.. many visitors coming now and then.. the history itself preserved by time. More

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melbourne
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376 helpful votes 376 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
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We visited this attraction whilst on the Cebu City Tour. This is the smallest fort in the country and was built in 1738 to repel invaders. There is also an interesting museum on site. The attraction is great to wonder around for an hour or 2. There is also a local musician inside the grounds whom will welcome your tip. More

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