Fuerza de San José

Fuerza de San José is a 17th-century Spanish fortification located in the municipality of Banton, on the homonymous island, in Romblon, Philippines. Together with Fuerza de San Andrés and Fuerza de Santiago, it is part of the ancient fortification system…

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Type: Fort
Description: 17th-century Spanish colonial fortification in Banton, Philippines
Also known as: “Fuerza de San Jose”
Address: Banton, Romblon 5515

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Church and Gabriel Fabella historical marker.

Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Church

Church

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Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Parish Church, commonly known as Banton Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the municipality of Banton in Romblon province in the Philippines.

Gabriel Fabella historical marker

Memorial

Photo: National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Public domain.

Gabriel Fabella historical marker is a memorial.

Banton Island

Island

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Banton, officially the Municipality of Banton, is a municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 5,848 people. Banton Island is situated 3½ km southwest of Fuerza de San José.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Banton.

Banton

Town

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Banton, officially the Municipality of Banton, is a municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 5,848 people.