Fort Santiago

One of the few restored parts of what was the flourishing Manila Intramuros, the Spanish colonial city badly damaged in the final battle between Americans and Filipinos against the Japanese and not a shadow of its former self. Now one of the most visited attractions in Manila, the fort is preserved as a shrine to the hero José Rizal, who was here in prison before being executed for alleged treason. Admission is 75 pesos, €1.5