Fort Pilar
The Real Fuerte de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza, a 17th century Spanish military fortress in Zamboanga City. It is now a regional museum of the National Museum of the Philippines, and a shrine to Our Lady of the Pillar stands at its side.
- Where
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 6.9011, 122.0822
Get the Fort Pilar stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Fort Pilar. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Zamboanga Peninsula volume with your photos and a note.
Near Fort Pilar
Taluksangay Mosque 12 km
A mosque built in 1885 by Hadji Abdullah Maas Nuno in Barangay Taluksangay, Zamboanga City. It is the oldest mosque on the Zamboanga Peninsula, and it stands in a coastal village of the Muslim Sama community.
Grand Mosque of Cotabato 232 km
The Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Philippines, in Cotabato City. It was built with funds from the sultan of Brunei and opened in 2011. Its golden dome and four tall minarets are visible across the city.
Maria Cristina Falls 273 km
A waterfall on the Agus River near Iligan, nearly 100 metres high and often called the twin falls because the flow splits in two. It powers hydroelectric plants that supply much of Mindanao, so the flow is partly controlled, and it is part of a protected area.
Apo Island 275 km
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Mount Talinis 287 km
A volcano in Negros Oriental, about 1,862 metres high and the second highest mountain on the island. It rises above Dumaguete and Valencia, and its slopes hold twin crater lakes, hot springs and forest trails. It is also known as Cuernos de Negros.
Lake Sebu 299 km
A natural lake in the Alah Valley of South Cotabato, home to the T'boli people. The government recognises it as one of the country's most important watersheds, and it is known for its tilapia pens and nearby waterfalls.
Mount Kalatungan 322 km
A dormant volcano in Bukidnon, in central Mindanao, with a series of peaks and a protected forest of mossy trees. It is a challenging climb for experienced trekkers, with views over the Pulangi valley and across to the Kitanglad range.
Tubbataha Reefs 334 km
A remote group of coral atolls in the middle of the Sulu Sea, reached only by live aboard dive boats during the calm months of spring. It is a protected marine park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for sharks, turtles and some of the richest reefs in the region.
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Questions
Where is Fort Pilar?
Fort Pilar is in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Taluksangay Mosque (12 km), Grand Mosque of Cotabato (232 km), Maria Cristina Falls (273 km).
How do I get the Fort Pilar stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Fort Pilar and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Zamboanga Peninsula volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Fort Pilar before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Zamboanga Peninsula volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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