7 Well-Known Historical Sites You Must Visit in Cavite

A walk in Cavite is like a walk thru the country’s history. Before the rise of condominiums and commercial spaces for rent in Cavite, the province was the bench of revolution against Spain in the late 1800s and in the early 1940s during the American and Japanese occupation. For further exploration of the province, here are7 historical attractions of the ‘place with a glorious past’:

Aguinaldo Shrine and Museum
Kawit, Cavite

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The Philippine revolutionary forces led by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence from the Spanish rule on the balcony of his home in Kawit, Cavite. The event transpired on June 12, 1898 way before commercial spaces for rent crowded Cavite.

Shortly after Aguinaldo died, his home was declared a national shrine in June 1964. Behind the Aguinaldo mansion lays the tomb of the hero.

The house now serves as a museum filled with Aguinaldo’s memorabilia, antique furniture and historical relics. The shrine and museum can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Battle of Binakayan Monument
Governor’s Road, Kawit, Cavite

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The Battle of Binakayan was the turning point of the Philippine Revolution during the Spanish revolution. This historic event occurred on November 9-11, 1896. Hundreds of Spaniards were killed which made the momentous phenomenon the first major victory of the Filipinos against the Spaniards.

Tejeros Convention Site
General Trias, Cavite

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The Tejeros Convention was held on March 22, 1897. The convention paved the way to the formation of the Philippine Armed Forces. A former rest house of the friars, the place was also used for the election of General Emilio Aguinaldo as the head of the new government. The site contains the statues of the people who attended the historical convention.

Fort San Felipe
Sangley Point Naval Base, Cavite City

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The fort was constructed in 1609 by the Spanish military for the protection of the city. The structure is made of granite blocks that stand 30-feet high. Though the place is not open to the public, you can have arranged visits provided that you coordinate it with the Philippine Navy Headquarters.

Corregidor Island
Cavite City

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Aside from being a historical site, Corregidor Island in Cavite City is also a popular tourist destination near Metro Manila. During the American Occupation, full scale wall defense measures (long-range tractor guns, anti-aircraft guns, underground center tunnels and a hospital) were installed on the island. It also withstood the combat between the Japanese Imperial Army and the Allied Forces.

Andres Bonifacio Trial House
Maragondon, Cavite

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Andres Bonifacio, together with his brother Procopio, were tried by a court-martial led by Brigadier-General Mariano Noriel in the house. The house has been turned into a museum which commemorates this episode in our history. The diorama represents the significant trial scene.

41st Division USAFFE Marker
Kaybagay South, Tagaytay City, Cavite

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During World War II (1939-1945), Filipino soldiers found a haven in the site’s vast forest and ridges. You can go through Tagaytay’s rich political history if you pay 41st Division USAFFE Marker a visit. It also served as a landing site slash sanctuary for paratroopers whose purpose was to liberate Manila.

With the rise of modern utilities in the country, the question is: would you rather spend your time on commercial spaces in Cavite or these renowned historical attractions?