Fort Siloso, Military museum and coastal fort in Sentosa, Singapore
Fort Siloso is a military museum in Sentosa featuring a restored coastal fort with artillery positions and underground tunnels built in the late 1800s. The site spreads across multiple levels with gun placements, fortified chambers, and structural remains of defensive installations.
The fort was built in 1874 to protect Singapore's harbor from naval attacks following the opening of the Suez Canal for international trade. During World War II it played a key role in defending against advancing Japanese forces from mainland.
The fort displays exhibitions showing soldier life and military operations during World War II through artifacts and personal accounts. Visitors walk through underground chambers where soldiers once worked and sheltered from bombardment.
Access is available daily without admission fees, and visitors can explore on foot either with guided tours or self-guided walks using information panels. The pathways through underground sections are well-marked and easy to navigate.
The guns were originally aimed at the sea, but during the 1942 battle they were turned inland to face attacking troops advancing from the mainland. This unexpected use shows how defenders had to improvise to protect the island.
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