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Fort San Pedro

Pier Area, Cebu City, Philippines
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Ranked #13 of 34 attractions in Cebu City
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This fort was built in the early 1700s to protect against Muslim raids.
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Dublin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Well maintained fort built by the Spanish in 1738 to repel invaders. You can avail of a free tour with knowledgable college students. Be nice and give them a tip.

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Miami, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Fort San Pedro is one of the major landmarks in Cebu. The site is full of historical facts. There is a tour guide which is helpful in showing you around the Fort as well as giving you historical background of the site. It is a small fort and would not take much time to cover the whole area. Good place... More

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oak harbor, washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Anone who is a "history buff' or who is aPhilippine citizen needs to visit this showpiece of Cebu's history. The preservation efforts are good and the self-guide tour is a treat for both the eyes and theimagination. DONT MISS IT!!!

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Rochester, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

been here a couple of times and its nice to know our own history as a local! As i have notice the Department of Tourism in Cebu promote it well and its really way more touristy and more improvements... If your fun of history i think you would like to take it a look...

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Allen, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

they have students doing the tour which is great, and theyare very knowledgable. they had the stamp collection when we went there.

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Yangon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

If you like old forts, go to San Pedro Fort. It is fun. There are some historical items to see and some nice scenary as well. The President of the Philippines' "Summer Home" is near the Fort. There's also a nice park nearby that looks better and better every year. It is next to the port area. I enjoyed this... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

There are far more heavily publicised attractions, and others that have perhaps greater historical significance - but in my opinion this is the all round best in the city. It isn't grand and illustrious but it is quaint, peaceful and well preserved. There is lots of greenery and for what covers a pretty small geographical area, you could easily spend... More

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Brookings, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

I like historical sites, and this one has plenty to offer. Genuine, and a great photo opportunity. Not commercialized, and right in the city of Cebu, it is worth a visit.

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hong kong
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

This place has atmosphere and history and provides a nice escape from the streetscape. There are photos and some explanations and entry cost is low. You can walk on the fort walls with good views.

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Tubigon, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

Some bits and pieces of local and international history are available here with the actual artifacts.

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