Biliran Watchtower
The Biliran Watchtower, also known as Nasunugan Watchtower, is a watchtower ruin located in Biliran, Philippines.
Built in 1765 under the initiative of Filipino priest Gaspar Ignacio de Guevara, the watchtower was used to watch Biliran's coast for Muslim raids. In 1774, the raiders attacked and burned the local settlement, including the watchtower.
In 2000, the watchtower was reconstructed using its original materials. In 2008, the National Historical Institute (now the National Historical Commission of the Philippines) installed a historical marker on the watchtower.
References
- ^ "'Biyahe ni Drew:' How to spend a weekend in Biliran for under P2500". GMA News Online. March 20, 2013. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ ""Must-See" Places in Biliran Part 6". Travel to the Philippines. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ Manipon, Roel Hoang (November 12, 2023). "NHCP celebrates 90 years, gears up for centennial". Daily Tribune. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Bantayan ng Biliran | Registry". Retrieved September 17, 2024.
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