The Philippine islands are well known as a popular beach resort, but the archipelago can be proud not only of its beautiful nature because this country is home to many interesting historical landmarks and amazing old buildings. Fort Pilar, which is located in Zamboanga City, has become a signature sight of the country. The fort was built in the beginning of the seventeenth century in order to protect the city from attacks of pirates and other hostile tribes. The complex is surrounded by a tall stone wall, there are also traces of a ditch on perimeter. The fort has been transformed into a museum that currently exhibits a large collection of architectural findings. Don't forget to visit the chapel of Virgin Mary and the garden that is also located in Fort Pilar. This place is a favorite destination of rest not only for tourists but also for locals, who enjoy charming and cozy atmosphere of the fort. There are many wonderful parkways and benches, where one can seat, relax and enjoy birdsong.
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When you're done with Manila, it's time to move to another beautiful place - Cebu. The vicinity of this city is home to Taoist Temple, a beautiful Chinese monastery that was open in 1972. The building is located on the top of a hill, from which visitors will enjoy stunning panoramic looks of the coastline and neighbor islands. The monastery is quite unusual from an architectural point of view - it's made out of colorful stones and its facade is decorated with traditional Chinese dragons.
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In the course of archeological researches, it was found out that the territory of the Philippine Islands had been populated by representatives of different ethnicities and cultures until the 5th century AD. In the 5th century, the islands were settled by the people of Southern China. In some written sources, there are references that the islands were regularly visited by Chinese merchants in the 8th century. The important point in the history of the archipelago was the first Arab visits in the 14th century.
The European discoverer of the islands was Ferdinand Magellan. His team was the first to board one of the islands in 1521. At that time, the islands were under Rajas. On the archipelago, there had been quite a self-contained internal governance system even before the Europeans’ arrival. The first Spanish settlements in the islands were formed in 1565. They were preceded by a series of bloody battles between colonizers and local residents.
The culture, customs, and traditions of the Philippines have been influenced by the peoples living here throughout the country's history. Aeta is the …
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At present, besides luxurious beaches and tropical landscapes, the Philippine Islands are notable for their upscale dive sites. There are over 7 000 sites on the archipelago. In addition, the islands are perfect for surfing and other sports. Divers come here from all over the world to admire rare corals, exotic sea dwellers and beautiful shells. The most favorite place of divers is Manila. It will be also interesting for them to visit Mindoro.
Attractions in the Philippines are very diverse. They are represented by colonial-era buildings, natural attractions, and indigenous villages. You can …
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