Cotta (The Fort)

Cotta (The Fort) is now one of the best restored old hispanic fort in the Philippines worthy of its place for travel and tourism. The towering lighthouse is very imposing from the view as no incoming vessel or boat can escape from its sight. Stepping inside the new Fort for the nth time is a feeling i cannot forget. I am proud to be an ozamiznon. I dont notice any barracks nor any detention cell anymore which the former occupants used to be. On the right after the grand entrance is the museum. In due time, it will host some important archives of our past. Now, you can see fruit and food stands and some souveiner stores inside. But of course, i can still recall the uphill walkway towards the lighthouse.

The Gate

The Lighthouse


















The Walls


The Baywalk









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