Through the efforts of Governor GeneralFernando Manuel de Bustillo,[1] the structure was replaced in 1738 by a coral limestone fort and was primarily used by the Spanish as a defensive structure against Muslim raiders.[2]
2018–2019 restoration
The municipal government of Taytay, with help from the National Historical Commission, commenced renovation works on the fort in 2018 as part of its Estrella del Norte Heritage Development Project. The project, led by heritage architect Joel Rico, was set to be finished by May 1, 2019.[2][needs update]
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References
^ abKutang Santa Isabel [Fort Santa Isabel] (Marker) (in Filipino). Fort Santa Isabel in Taytay, Palwan: National Historical Commission. 1993.
^ abcFabro, Keith Anthony (10 February 2018). "350-year-old Spanish fort in Palawan to undergo restoration". Rappler. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
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fort, santa, isabel, filipino, kutang, santa, isabel, spanish, fuerza, santa, isabel, also, known, taytay, fort, coastal, fortification, town, taytay, palawan, philippines, kutang, santa, isabel, filipino, fuerza, santa, isabel, spanish, location, within, pala. Fort Santa Isabel Filipino Kutang Santa Isabel 1 Spanish Fuerza de Santa Isabel also known as Taytay Fort is a coastal fortification in the town of Taytay of Palawan Philippines Fort Santa IsabelKutang Santa Isabel Filipino Fuerza de Santa Isabel Spanish Location within PalawanAlternative namesTaytay FortGeneral informationTown or cityTaytay PalawanCountryPhilippinesCoordinates10 49 41 9 N 119 31 3 9 E 10 828306 N 119 517750 E 10 828306 119 517750 Coordinates 10 49 41 9 N 119 31 3 9 E 10 828306 N 119 517750 E 10 828306 119 517750Named forIsabella II of SpainCompleted1667 original wooden structure 1748 current limestone fort Renovated2018 2019Technical detailsMaterialCoral limestoneRenovating teamArchitect s Joel Rico Contents 1 History 1 1 Background 1 2 2018 2019 restoration 2 Gallery 3 ReferencesHistory EditBackground Edit Fort Santa Isabel was originally built in 1667 as a wooden palisade under the Augustinian Recollect priests It was named in honor of Isabella II of Spain 2 Through the efforts of Governor General Fernando Manuel de Bustillo 1 the structure was replaced in 1738 by a coral limestone fort and was primarily used by the Spanish as a defensive structure against Muslim raiders 2 2018 2019 restoration Edit The municipal government of Taytay with help from the National Historical Commission commenced renovation works on the fort in 2018 as part of its Estrella del Norte Heritage Development Project The project led by heritage architect Joel Rico was set to be finished by May 1 2019 2 needs update Gallery Edit References Edit a b Kutang Santa Isabel Fort Santa Isabel Marker in Filipino Fort Santa Isabel in Taytay Palwan National Historical Commission 1993 a b c Fabro Keith Anthony 10 February 2018 350 year old Spanish fort in Palawan to undergo restoration Rappler Retrieved 10 May 2018 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fort Santa Isabel amp oldid 1131791328, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
