The Philippines is known for many things ― beautiful scenery, fine and white sand of famous beaches, delicious food and historical places in the Philippines where traces of the past can still be seen.
These places served as bridges for today's generation in those days.
Historic Places in the Philippines That You Should Visit
For history buffs, there are definitely many historical places to visit in Luzon Visayas and Mindanao. Here are some places in the Philippines that are unique and historic:
Aguinaldo Shrine
Bagumbayan
Fort Santiago
Intramuros
Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte
EDSA Shrine
Leyte Landing Memorial Park
Broken rock
Barasoain Church
Mactan Shrine
Corregidor Island
Calle Crisologo
Limasawa, Southern Leyte
1. Aguinaldo Shrine
It is located in Kawit, Cavite and served as the home of the first president of the Republic of the Philippines Emilio Aguinaldo. The Aguinaldo Shrine is historic because it was the first to wave the Philippine flag in 1898 as a sign of our independence.
2. Bagumbayan
Now called Luneta Park, Bagumbuyan is one of the historical places in the Philippines. This is where the National Hero of the Philippines, Dr. Jose Rizal after he went on strike through propaganda against the Spaniards.
3. Fort Santiago
Fort Santiago was built in 1590 and is considered one of the historical sites in Luzon. It served as a prison during the Spanish period. Before shooting Dr. Jose Rizal in Bagumbayan, he was first imprisoned at Fort Santiago in Intramuros which is now a popular attraction in the area because of its history.
4. Intramuros
Manila is one of those with a tragic and historical past because World War II destroyed many buildings in the city. Intramuros, dubbed “The Walled City” is the historic site in Luzon that was really hit by the war. But many parts of it have been preserved, so now it is often visited by map-Filipinos or foreigners.
5. Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte
To prevent the growing Filipino revolt against the Spaniards due to Rizal's propaganda, they deported the hero to the city of Dapitan in Zamboanga del Norte so it is not surprising that Dapitan is one of the historical places in Mindanao.
Here Rizal used his medical skills, built schools, hospitals and taught farmers in Dapitan.
6. EDSA Shrine
Another historical place in Luzon is the EDSA Shrine where the Filipinos' uprising took place in 1986 against dictator Ferdinand Marcos to end his declared Martial Law.
Due to the EDSA People Power Revolution, the Philippines was freed from the dictator's hands.
7. Leyte Landing Memorial Park
Leyte Landing Memorial Park is also considered a historical place in the Philippines because of the historic arrival of Gen. Douglas MacArthur and other American troops to liberate the Filipinos from the Japanese.
8. Biak na Bato
Another of the historical sites in Luzon is the Biak na Bato in San Miguel, Bulacan. It was here that the Katipuneros secretly came together under the leadership of Gen. Emillio Aguinaldo to liberate the Philippines from Spanish rule.
9. Barasoain Church
Barasoain Church is not only a church but also one of the historical places in the Philippines because it established the First Philippine Congress or also known as the Malolos Congress led by Don Pedro A. Paterno. The Malolos Constitution was also formed here on September 29, 1898-January 21, 1899
10. Mactan Shrine
Founded in memory of Cebu's first hero Datu Lapu-Lapu, the Mactan Shrine is considered one of the historical sites in the Philippines. This is where the historic Battle of Mactan took place where Lapu-Lapu defeated Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
11. Corregidor Island
Corregidor Island witnessed the bravery of Filipino and American soldiers who joined forces against the Japanese army during World War II. It is only a few hours away from Manila. Although many places in the Philippines were already occupied by the Japanese, they avoided Corregidor Island for fear of the huge canyon in the area occupied by the Americans.
12. Calle Crisologo
Apart from Intramuros, Vigan is another historical place in Luzon where you can still see the beautiful preserved Spanish colonial towns as if we want to travel back in time. Calle Crisologo is the most popular place in Vigan because of its beautiful old houses and cobblestoned streets.
13. Limasawa, Southern Leyte
The town of Limasawa in Southern Leyte is a historic place in the Philippines because of this, the first documented Catholic mass in the Philippines took place on March 31, 1521. It was presided over by Father Pedro de Valderrama.
Frequently Asked Questions About Historic Places in the Philippines
Q: What are the historical places in the Philippines?
A: For history buffs, there are definitely many historical places to visit in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Here are some places in the Philippines that are unique and historic:
Aguinaldo Shrine
Bagumbayan
Fort Santiago
Intramuros
Dapitan, Zamboanga
EDSA Shrine
Leyte Landing Memorial Park
Limasawa, Southern Leyte
Broken rock
Barasoain Church
Mactan Shrine
Corregidor Island
Calle Crisologo
Q: Where is Bagumbayan located?
A: Bagumbayan is located in Manila. Here the National Hero of the Philippines, Dr. Jose Rizal |
Q: Where was Dr. imprisoned? Jose Rizal?
A: Before shooting Dr. Jose Rizal in Bagumbayan, he was first imprisoned at Fort Santiago in Intramuros which is now a popular attraction in the area because of its history.
Q: Is it possible to travel to the Philippines?
A: Travel is allowed again in some places in the Philippines. But be sure to do some research before booking a hotel or traveling. For more information, read this latest Philippine travel updates.
Q: Do you still need a travel pass in the Philippines?
A: It depends on where you are going if you still need to provide a travel pass. Be sure to ask the LGU or check the social media accounts and websites of the places you are going to.
