San Diego De Alcala Fortress (Kutang San Diego)
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Located in Gumaca, Quezon, San Diego De Alcala Fortress, or Kutang San Diego is an ancient, weathered fort that has kept watch over the land for centuries, itself a witness to the the rich history of the town and province.
Photo by jovijovijovi of flickr.com
Recognized by the National Historical Commission as a national treasure in 1981, this fortress was constructed by the Spaniards under the leadership of the Franciscan Father Francisco Coast. It was erected to help guard the town against sea pirates. The fortress is located in Gumaca, Quezon. There used to be an existing tunnel between the fortress and the San Diego De Alcala Church, now a cathedral.
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Photo by jovijovijovi of flickr.com
Photo by jovijovijovi of flickr.com
Accommodations
Queen Margarette Hotel
Location : Domoit Diversion Road, Lucena, Lucena (Quezon), Philippines 4301
How to get there
From Manila you can reach Quezon Province by bus to your destination.
Here is the list of terminals where you can catch buses with trips to Lucena Quezon.
- EDSA-Kamuning
- Cubao
- Buendia-Taft
- EDSA-Pasay
Ride a bus from the following stations above to Lucena, Quezon. Get off at Lucena Grand Terminal. From there, jeepneys are available for a trip to your destinations. Travel time will take 4 hours from Manila.