Place to visit
Fort Santiago, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Fort Santiago is a citadel built by Spanish conquistador for the city of Manila, Philippines. Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Philippines on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Citadel built by Spanish conquistador for the city of Manila, Philippines · History
- Where
- Philippines · 1002, Manila
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- MNL Manila (Pasay), 11 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 8:00-21:00
- Run by
- Intramuros Administration
- Coordinates
- 14.59387, 120.97072
What it is and where
Fort Santiago is a citadel built by Spanish conquistador for the city of Manila, Philippines. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Philippines on this site.
It is in Manila, where this site lists 67 more places to see, 1.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 14.59387, 120.97072; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Intramuros Administration
It is one of the History places in Philippines. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Fort Santiago is December to April.
- JanBest time11:13
- FebBest time11:32
- MarBest time11:54
- AprBest time12:20
- MayPossible12:41
- JunBetter not12:52
- JulBetter not12:47
- AugBetter not12:29
- SepBetter not12:05
- OctBetter not11:40
- NovPossible11:19
- DecBest time11:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Philippines
To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Philippines checklist. Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Manila CathedralRoman Catholic basilica located in Manila, Philippines407 m
- Binondo–Intramuros BridgeRoad bridge in Manila, Philippines462 m
- Museo de IntramurosEcclesiastical museum513 m
- Bahay TsinoyMansion in Manila, Philippines570 m
- Casa ManilaHistory museum670 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: History
- San Agustin Church: Roman Catholic church in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
- Paoay Church: Roman Catholic parish church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
- San Sebastian Church: all-steel church in Manila, Philippines
- Miagao Church: Roman Catholic parish church in Miagao, Iloilo
- Fort Drum: islet in the Philippines
- BRP Sierra Madre: 1944 LST-542-class tank landing ship
Every Philippines place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fort Santiago?
It is a citadel built by Spanish conquistador for the city of Manila, Philippines. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Philippines on this site.
When is the best time to visit Fort Santiago?
December to April. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08.
How do you get to Fort Santiago?
The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 11 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Manila Cathedral, Binondo–Intramuros Bridge, Museo de Intramuros. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
Keep reading
- Manila67 places to see in and around Manila, Philippines: Manila Bay, San Agustin Church, Manila Cathedral. Best time: December to April.
- History105 places for history in Philippines, from San Agustin Church to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to April. Each with its own season by altitude and dayl
- PhilippinesBefore travelling to Philippines: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism stays of up to 30 days, but you do have to register o…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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