Biliran Watchtower, watchtower in Biliran
Biliran Watchtower is a watchtower from the Spanish colonial period located on Biliran Island in the Philippines. The structure is built from coral stone blocks and sits on a hilltop as part of the Nasunugan Ruins, where you can see remnants of walls and terraces spread across about half a hectare.
The watchtower was likely built around the time of the Biliran Religious Revolt, a local uprising from 1765 to 1774. The rebellion was led by Padre Gaspar Ignacio de Guevara, who was later captured by Moro pirates and drowned, after which his forest settlement was burned by his followers or raiders.
The site is accessible from the main road and located about 5 to 10 minutes by car or motorcycle from Biliran town. Bring water and allow time to explore the ruins, as there are no formal facilities or guided tours available at this quiet location.
The ruins are known as Nasunugan Ruins, a name meaning burned ruins that references the site's destruction. The watchtower's design is notably different from other Spanish buildings in the region, displaying its own distinctive architectural approach that makes it stand out among structures from that era.
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