FORT SANTIAGO

Originally constructed to supply fresh water to the residence of the Commander of Fort Santiago, the Aljibe de la Fuerza played a vital role in sustaining the premises during its early years. Later, the edifice perished and this former cistern is all that remained of it, a witness to the complex history of the fort.

The ravages of World War II left Intramuros in ruins, with the structure standing as one of the resilient survivors of that turbulent era. Thanks to the tireless preservation efforts of

the Intramuros Administration, this invaluable piece of history was lovingly restored to promote and safeguard our rich heritage.

Intramuros, once reduced to rubble, is now reawakening. Its civic spaces once again pulsating with life. Here, the threads of history are woven together with contemporary activities, creating a tapestry of cultural richness that beckons us to explore and appreciate the profound legacy of our ancestors.

The Aljibe de la Fuerza stands tall for the generations to come, showcasing the power of heritage conservation and the magic of adaptive reuse.