Experienced the historic Zamboanga City's Fort Pilar

Ciudad de Zamboanga's Fort Pilar was founded in 1635 as a garrison during the Spanish period, Fort Pilar serves as a present day open-air shrine.

The City brings its best foot forward during the popular Fiesta Pilar, celebrated in honor of the city's patron saint, La Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza. A statue honoring the saint is prominently embossed above the façade on the eastern wall of the meter-thick walled fort called El Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza, which was then an entrance of the fort. Also called El Real Fuerza de San José in its early days.

Fort Pilar also houses a National Museum branch inside the fort. Experienced the historical structure and do check more great shots from Eldon B. Tenorio, click here!