MANILA, Philippines — Historical landmarks ... And so the dirt covering Fort Santiago in Intramuros was stripped off through restorative cleaning in a bid to preserve the cultural heritage ...

Fort Santiago was built in 1571 by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the newly established city of Manila.

Constructed in 1571 under Spanish navigator Miguel López de Legazpi, Fort Santiago served as a critical defense fortress within the historic walled city of Manila. Today, it stands as a national ...