The current dungeons were originally the fort’s powder magazine, which the Spaniards used to store gunpowder. Due to its original purpose as gunpowder storage, the regualr flooding of the dungeons continue reading : Fort Santiago Dungeons
The Maestranza
Maestranza was the royal arsenal just right outside of Fort Santiago, facing Plaza Militar (now Plaza Moriones), and beside the Pasig River. It was located near the Herrerías (royal foundry) continue reading : The Maestranza
Medio Baluarte de San Francisco
The Medio Baluarte de San Francisco, named after St. Francis of Assisi, was the riverside and landward defense of Fort Santiago. It complements the Baluarte de San Miguel in protecting continue reading : Medio Baluarte de San Francisco
Rajah Sulayman Theater
Rajah Sulayman Theater in Fort Santigao is located on the ruins of the 18th century stone building used as quarters of Spanish and then American soldiers. A cellblock located at continue reading : Rajah Sulayman Theater
Baluarte de San Gabriel
Baluarte de San Gabriel was one of the strongest riverside defenses of Intramuros with a field of fire covering, on one side, the Chinese settlement in Binondoc (present-day Binondo) on continue reading : Baluarte de San Gabriel