Fort San Pedro Tourism

Fort San Pedro is a historical military defense structure located in Plaza Independencia, in the city of Cebu, Philippines. The fort is a triangular bastion fort with tall stone walls that have withstood the test of time. Built by the Spanish under the command of Miguel López de Legazpi, construction began in 1565, making it the oldest fort in the Philippines. The fort was named after Legazpi's flagship, San Pedro. In its lifetime, the fort has served various roles, including a stronghold for Filipino revolutionaries during the Philippine revolution against Spain, a US army barracks, and in World War II, a fort for Japanese soldiers. Today, it functions as a museum and park. The fort holds a fascinating history, antique artifacts, and well-preserved legacies of the colonial era in its museum. Visitors walking through the inner courtyard, enclosed bastions, and parapets can feel transported back in time. The gardens within the fort's walls are lush and offer serene surroundings. It's a place of peace and history that serves as a snapshot of Spanish colonial military engineering in Asia.