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.[1][2]
| Fort Culion | |
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 Fort's layout | |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Culion, Palawan |
| Country | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 11°53′32.521″N 120°1′27.869″E / 11.89236694°N 120.02440806°E |
| Completed | 1740 |
| Designations | National Historical Landmark |
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.[3] The fort, now in ruins, currently serves as a lighthouse. Its canons are still visible[4]
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared the fort as a historical landmark in 1939.[2]
References
edit- ^ "CULION: TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS". Palawan Island. 2018-05-29. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ a b "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.