Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Zamboanga: Fort Pilar

If there is a bastion that has withstood the test of time, it has gotta be Fort Pilar in Zamboanga City. Founded by the Spaniards in 1635; attacked by the Dutch in 1646; deserted in 1635; reconstructed in 1666; rebuilt in 1719; stormed by Moros in 1720; bombarded by British in 1798; abandoned by Spaniards in 1898; occupied by the Americans 1899; seized by the Japanese in 1942; and finally claimed by the Philippines in 1946.
Saint and a Pigeon House



Bells of the Virgin Mary



Candle Offerers



Worshipper of Sto. Nino



The Cross



The Ramparts Offer the View of the Sea



Centuries-Old Walls



Red-Bricked Ruins


Not only a part of history, Fort Pilar is a symbol of faith among Zamboangenos. They believe that they have endured all wars and struggles because of the guidance of Senora Virgen Del Pilar. A flock of pilgrims usually gather at the Fort and offer their thanks and prayers to the Holy Virgin.

11 comments:

  1. that's true. this is a very important symbol of zamboanguenos. ganda ng shot nung sa taas na kita ang dagat.

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  2. Wow, that is SOME history. Glad it withstood the test of time.

    I am not a religious person but I would like to go to the place sometime. Very rich history.

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  3. Amazing place and history! Would love to visit there! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  4. Nice to learn some history from the photos of your post.

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  5. Ganda ng place. Would like to visit that some time.

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  6. Nice info about Zamboanga and pretty photos too.

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  7. Ang daming pinagdaanan ng lugar na yan. If that centuries-old walls could talk, dami sigurong ma-i-she-share nyang kwento. I like the 7th and 8th photos.

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  8. nice! I'm learning a lot. Love the pigeon house and the 5th photo. =)

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  9. it is one of must-see places when you visit Zamboanga. This set of pictures are nice especially the last 2 pics.

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  10. Nice set. Can't wait to see your Basilan posts.

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  11. I like the last pic the most. Cool collection of pics here.

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