Fort San Pedro, Military fort in Cebu City, Philippines
Fort San Pedro features a triangular structure with two sides facing the sea and one side facing land, measuring 20 meters long and 25 meters wide.
Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi established Fort San Pedro in 1565 as a military defense structure, marking the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.
The fort museum displays historical artifacts, documents, paintings, and sculptures that represent the Spanish colonial influence on Filipino culture.
Located near Cebu's port area, Fort San Pedro opens daily to visitors who can explore the fortification walls, towers, and museum exhibits.
The stone walls measure 6.1 meters in height and 2.4 meters in thickness, with fourteen original cannon emplacements positioned throughout the structure.
Location: Cebu City
Inception: 1565
Founders: Miguel López de Legazpi
GPS coordinates: 10.29253,123.90586
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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