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- Destinations
- Asia
- Philippines
- Cebu
- Fort San Pedro
Fort San Pedro
Fort San Pedro, located at Cebu City's wharf area, was the
nucleus of the first Spanish settlement in the country. It began as
a single triangular bastion, built in 1565, and was not completed
for another 200 years. Over the centuries the fort has been put to
several uses, including a watch-tower to counter pirate attacks in
the 1700s, a prison for local rebels during the Philippine
revolution, a US army barracks, and during World War II, a prison
camp. Today the fort has been turned into a museum-park, giving
visitors to Cebu a glimpse of the island's history.
Information & Facts
Admission
Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
Opening Times
Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm
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