Zamboanga City Trip Overview
Zamboanga city earned the moniker “Asia’s Latin City”, old colonial edifies that are great reminders of the Spanish colonial era are still well-preserved here and are great tourist attractions. For history & culture buffs, Fort Pilar is a major heritage site worth visiting. Originally built by the Spaniards to defend Zamboanga against pirates, the Fort is now a shrine for devotees of the Lady of Pilar, the city’s patron saint. The Zamboanga National Museum located within Fort Pilar houses paintings, cultural memorabilia, and antiques from centuries of rich local history.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Zamboanga City, Philippines
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines
Zamboanga city earned the moniker “Asia’s Latin City”, old colonial edifies that are great reminders of the Spanish colonial era are still well-preserved here and are great tourist attractions. For history & culture buffs, Fort Pilar is a major heritage site worth visiting. Originally built by the Spaniards to defend Zamboanga against pirates, the Fort is now a shrine for devotees of the Lady of Pilar, the city’s patron saint. The Zamboanga National Museum located within Fort Pilar houses paintings, cultural memorabilia, and antiques from centuries of rich local history.
Stop At: Zamboanga City, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay Province, Zamboanga Peninsula, Mindanao
Visit Historical Sites | Learn the diversed cultures | Walk around the Heritage Zone.
HERITAGE ZONE:
o Zamboanga City Hall
o Plaza Pershing
o Rizal Park
o Pettit Barracks
o Fort Pilar Shrine Museum
o Paseo del Mar
Duration: 4 hours
