Philippine Historical Sites and Landmarks

Flashcards about historical sites and landmarks in the Philippines, their significance, and interesting facts.

National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)

Responsible for the conservation and preservation of the country’s historical legacies

Historical Information

Historical information dissemination activities include the recognition of historical sites and landmarks, turning them into museum and parks, and making them open to visitors such as students to promote historical awareness among the youth.

Juan Luna Shrine

A landmark in Badoc, Ilocos Norte

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

A National Historical Landmark in Burgos, Ilocos Norte

Tirad Pass National Shrine

A landmark in Del Pilar, Ilocos Sur

Surrender Site of General Tomuyuki Yamashita

A landmark in Kiangan, Ifugao

Barasoain Church Historical Landmark

A landmark in Malolos, Bulacan

Biak-na-Bato Historic Site

A landmark in San Miguel, Bulacan

Lubao Church

A Historical Landmark in Lubao, Pampanga

Mt. Samat National Shrine

A landmark in Mt. Samat, Bataan

Abucay Church

A Historical Landmark in Abucay, Bataan

Pres. Ramon Magsaysay Historical Landmark

A Historical Landmark in Castillejos, Zambales

Church of Baler

A Historical Landmark in Baler, Aurora

Taal Church

A Historical Landmark in Taal, Batangas

Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine

A landmark in Kawit, Cavite

Site of the Battle of Alapan

A Historical Landmark in Bo. Alapan, Imus, Cavite

Fort San Felipe

A Historical Site in Cavite City, Cavite

Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery

A Historical Landmark in Nagcarlan, Laguna

Pamitinan Cave

A Historic Site in Sitio Wawa, San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal

Cathedral of Boac

A Historical Landmark in Boac, Marinduque

Cape Melville Lighthouse

A Historical Landmark in Cape Melville, Balabac, Palawan

Iwahig Penal Prison and Farm

A Historical Landmark in Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Wenceslao Vinzons Historical Landmark

A Historical Landmark in Vinzons, Camarines Norte

Holy Rosary Minor Seminary

A Historical Landmark in Naga City, Camarines Sur

Quipayo Church

Historical Landmark in Calabanga, Camarines Sur

Rosendo Mejica Historical Landmark

A Historical Landmark in Iloilo City, Iloilo

Dumangas Church and Ermita Chapel

Historical Landmarks in Dumangas, Iloilo

Santa Barbara Church and Convent

A Historical Landmark in Santa Barbara, Iloilo

Jaro Belfry

A Historical Landmark in Jaro, Iloilo

Miagao Church

A Historical Landmark in Miagao, Iloilo

Molo Church

A Historical Landmark in Molo, Iloilo

Plaza Libertad

A National Historical Landmark in Iloilo City, Iloilo

General Juan Araneta

Historical Landmark in Bago City, Negros Occidental

Silliman University

A Historical Landmark in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

Liberty Shrine

Site of the Battle of Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan, Cebu

Sergio Osmeña House

A Historical Landmark in Cebu City, Cebu

Boljoon Church

A Historical Landmark in Boljoon Cebu

Baclayon Church

A Historical Landmark in Baclayon, Bohol

Church of the Holy Trinity

A Historical Landmark in Loay, Bohol

Lazi Church and Convent

A Historical Landmark in Lazi, Siquijor

Leyte Landing Site

A landmark in Bo. Baras, Palo, Leyte

Limasawa Shrine

A landmark in Limasawa Southern Leyte

Capul Lighthouse

A lighthouse in Capul Northern Samar

Rizal Shrine

A shrine in Dapitan City Zambianga del Norte

Dapitan Plaza

Historical Landmark in Dapitan City Zamboanga del Norte

Fuerte de la Concepcion y del Triunfo

Historical Landmark in Ozamiz City Misamis Occidental

Torogan House

A structure in Pompongan-a-Marantao, Marawi City Lanao del Sur

Sheik Karimol Makhdum Shrine

A shrine in Tandu Banak, Sibutu Tawi-Tawi

Rizal Shrine

A shrine in Fort Santiago, Intramuros Manila

Mabini Shrine

A shrine in Pandacan Manila

Army and Navy Club

A Historical Landmark in South Boulevard, Ermita Manila

University of Santo Tomas (UST)

The oldest existing university in Asia

Libingan ng Mga Bayani National Shrine

Declared a National Historical Landmark, a resting place

UST Main Building

A building designed by Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P., and considered as the first earthquake-resistant building in the Philippines.

Augustinian

Paoay Church was founded by missionaries in 1593.

Barasoain Church

The first Constitution of the Philippines was created at __.

Museum of Social Science and History

In August 2015, the Pamintuan mansion was inaugurated as the first __ in the country.

Pisambang Maragul

The Holy Rosary Parish Church is affectionately called the “__,” which is a literal phrase of the Kapampangan for “Big Church”.

Emilio Aguinaldo

The Aguinaldo Shrine is the ancestral home of __.

Corregidor

Col. Leroy M. Edwards burned $20,000,000 on __ in 1942 and hid millions in silver from the Japanese which still hasn’t been found.

Middleside Barracks

__ was the most photographed ruin in Corregidor Island where the barracks served as the quarters of the 65th Coast Artillery anti-aircraft regiment US Regular Army, and the 91th Coast Artillery Philippine Scouts, until it was bombed during the World War II.

Gatuslao St., Bacolod

The Provincial Capitol of Negros Occidental was erected at __.

Basilica de Santo Niño

__ was the first church in the Philippines it is known for it is the Cebu's holiest church houses a revered Flemish statuette of the Christ child (Santo Niño) that dates to Magellan's time.

Bahay Nakpil

__ represents the traditional urban Filipino style popular at that time.

Arch of the Century

The __ UST Manila was declared a National Cultural Treasure in January 25, 2010.