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Aguinaldo Shrine

Kawit, Luzon, Philippines
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Kawit
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Amsterdam
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130 reviews 130 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The former ancestral house of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo now owned by the Philippines government since June 1963 when he donated this mansion few months before he died at 94. Philippine independence from Spain was declared here on June 12 1898. The independence balcony is seen at the center where the Philippines flag was first hoisted. The special passages and the... More

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Valenzuela City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

The ancestral house of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo where the Philippine independence was declared on June 12, 1898 is located in Kawit, Cavite. Built in 1845 by the forebears of the general and renovated in 1921 which Gen. Aguinaldo himself designed, the mansion is very impressive and well-maintained up to the present. In fact, while we were there, some parts of... More

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Los Angeles, California
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Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011
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This is the home of the first Filipino President. It's a quaint home where history took place, Philippine Independence from Spain. Best to get here by private vehicle, parking is in the park. Admission is free and you can stay and look around for as long as you want. It's practically a self guided tour with posters of information but... More

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