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Battle of Julian Bridge Marker
An old 1859 cannon stands as the lone reminder of a battle that
took place long ago between the Spanish and the Filipino forces.
The marker is placed on the cannon while old ammunitions are
laid on its concrete base. The cannon and marker are found near
the north side of the bridge where steps briefly descend to this
old emplacement.
Location : Barangay Bayan Luma, Imus
How to get there : From the Imus town proper, take a jeepney
or tricycle and head two kilometers down south until you reach
the Marker.
Travel time : 15 to 20 minutes from the town proper.
House of Tirona
The house belonging to an illustrations Caviteños family
is well-maintained and was restored to its original grandeur
except for its galvanized roofing. The place has a garden and
a marker set within the lot arresting to notable personalities
who once dwelled in this house.
Location : 12 Maestro G. Tirona St., Barangay IV,
Imus
How to get there : Buses stationed at Vito Cruz corner
Harrison Street depart regular for the one-hour trip to Kawit.
In Kawit jeepneys and tricycles depart for Imus poblacion where
the House of Tirona is just a short walk away.
Travel time : The town is about 1 to 1 1/2 hours drive
from Manila. About 15 minutes walk from the poblacion.
Fort San Felipe
Fort San Felipe is an old structure dating back to 1609 when
the Spaniards built it to to protect part of the then growing
city. The structure is made of granite blocks with walls approximately
30 feet high. A wide stairway leads to the top of the fort where
a concrete house structure could be found. Naval memorabilia
including antique cannons and cannon balls decorate the lawns.
Location : Sangley Point Naval Base, Cavite City
How to get there : Take a Saulog bus going to Cavite City
pasing through Aguinaldo Highway. Tricycles or jeepneys could
then be taken to the place.
Travel time : 1 1/2 hours from Manila
General Artemio Ricarte Marker
A pebble was-out platform encloses the marker made in tribute
to the late Gen.Artemio "El Vibora" Ricarte. Two lamp
posts flank the structure.
Location : Poblacion, General Trias
How to get there : To reach the spot, take a General Trias-bound
transit bus from Vito Cruz corner Harrison Street via Aguinaldo
Highway, 35 kilometer distance. Tricycles at the town proper
could bring you to the marker of General Ricarte.
Travel time : 1 1/2 hours from Manila.
Andres Bonifacio House
This is the place where the country's revolutionary leader Andres
Bonifacio lived. The facade of the house is of red bricks and
adobe. Although renovated several times over, its original Spanish
style has not changed.
Location : Poblacion, General Trias
How to get there : Saulog Transit buses bound for General
Trias are stationed at Vito Cruz corner Harison Street, Manila
via the Aguinaldo Highway, 35-kilometer trip. Tri- cycles at
the town proper could bring you to this specific place.
Travel time : 1 1/2 from Manila.
General Mariano Trias Marker
The marker is located in front of the house where Gen. Mariano
Trias, another local hero, once stayed, near the town plaza.
The marker is built in white concrete and a solitary lamp post
stands directly behind. The monument to the memory of this person
is located elsewhere in the Poblacion.
Location : Poblacion, General Trias
How to get there : To get there, take a general trias-bound
bus at Lawton. Via Aguinaldo Highway, 35 kilometer distance.
This marker is located very near the town plaza and the municipal
hall.
Time travel : 1 1/2 hours from Manila.
House Where Bonifacio was
Court Martialed
The place is of old wooden and concrete design and a marker is
set in the middle of the structure.
Location : Poblacion 2, Maragondon
How to get there : To reach the spot, board a Ternate-bound
Saulog bus bus from Vito Cruz cor. Harrison Street. Get off at
the town plaza of Maragondon from where you can already walk
to the house. Tricycles for hire are readily available in the
area.
Travel time : 1 hour and 45 minutes from Manila.
House of General Riego de
Dios
The old house is made of wood with an architecture dating back
to a by gone era.. It is considered one of the country's oldest
houses in the area.
Location : Poblacion 2, Maragondon
How to get there : From Manila, take a Ternate-bound Saulog
bus. Get off at Maragondon town plaza from where you can walk
to the house. Tricycles for hire are readily available in the
area.
Travel time : 1 hour and 45 minutes' drive from Manila.
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