Fort San Pedro: Another Cebu Historical Attraction

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Facade of Fort San Pedro, another historical tourist spot in Cebu City.

Being the smallest triangular and oldest fort in the Philippines, Fort San Pedro in Cebu City is another historical attraction that heritage tourists may want to check out. Fort San Pedro in Cebu was constructed under the command of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi though the exact date of construction the stone fort was never identified. This triangular piece of history faces both land and sea and the main purpose of the structure was mainly for defense, as evidenced by its still existing centuries-old cannon. Now, Fort San Pedro can be your next tourist spot for your heritage walk tour in Cebu City.

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