Fort Culion
| Fort Culion | |
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 The fort ruins in their natural setting, with the Immaculate Conception Church (the red building) | |
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General information | |
| Location | Culion, Palawan, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 11°53′32.521″N 120°1′27.869″E / 11.89236694°N 120.02440806°E |
Completed | 1740 |
| Design and construction | |
| Designations | National Historical Landmark |
Fort Culion is a citadel built in 1740 during the Spanish-era in the Philippines. The Recollect Augustinians constructed the fort to defend themselves from Muslim invaders. The structure was built of stone, square-shaped, and with four bastions.
In 1930, the Jesuits used the coral stones used on the fort to build the walls of the Immaculate Conception Parish Church, also known as Culion Church. The fort, now in ruins, currently serves as a lighthouse. Its canons are still visible
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared the fort as a historical landmark in 1939.
Gallery
Fort plan
National Historical Commission of the Philippines historical marker
References
- ↑ "CULION: TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS". Palawan Island. 2018-05-29. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- 1 2 "Fort Culion | Registry". Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ↑ Añes - de la Cruz, Johanna (June 19, 2022). "Palawan's "Island of No Return" Is a Hidden Gem That's Worth a Visit". spot.ph. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ↑ Co, Alina (2013-02-21). "Culion: The unconventional tourist destination". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-04-18.