Photo by Kaven Bajar (Wikimedia Commons) Philippine Military Academy, Fort del Pilar Baguio City. Philippines Share on Facebook Share on Twitter There are a lot of activities to remember the days of struggle and glory. Remembering the moment during Independence Day on June 12 makes it much more meaningful. Baguio City has a lot of landmarks where one can remember those moments. Stop listening to your grandparents and start making stories that you yourself can tell. Here are places in Baguio City that you can visit Independence Day. Relive the Moment Bell House, Camp John Hay Photo by Rhonaramos via Wikimedia Common The Bell House is well known more for what it stands for rather than the structure. It was named after General J.Franklin Bell, a general who was sent to the Philippines during the Philippine-American War. The house served as an instrument transforming Camp John Hay not into just a tourist spot but into a major military resort. The Bell House stands now as a modern museum of old architecture and lifestyle. Location: Historical Precinct, Camp John Hay, Baguio City Visiting Hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Ticket price: Php 60.00 The Mansion Photo by Elmer B. Domingo via Wikimedia Common The Mansion was built in 1908 to serve as a house for the United States’ Governors-General. It was formerly called the “Mansion House.” It was destroyed during the battle for the liberation of the Philippines and restored later on; now a beautiful standing landmark. Visitation inside the Mansion is not allowed since this now serves as the residence of the Philippine President in Baguio City. The gates, however, are opened for the grounds for photo taking. Location: Romulo Drive, Baguio City Visiting Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ticket price: Free Diplomat Hotel Photo by Ramiltibayan via Wikimedia Common The Diplomat Hotel in Baguio City is not just known for its creepy vibe and ghostly stories, but also for its importance to our independence. During the World War II, Diplomat was known to be the building of headless apparitions, since this was believed to be where priests were beheaded during the Spanish settlement. Although visitations here are very rampant-it’s also free. For travelers who are photo enthusiasts, you are oriented not to use flash photography inside the building for reasons of “disturbance of the non-living.” Historical pictures are also displayed in the exhibit room inside the building itself. Location: Dominican Hill, Baguio City Visiting Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Ticket price: Free Philippine Military Academy Museum Photo by Irvin Parco Sto. Tomas via Wikimedia Common The Philippine Military Academy Museum is known for the safely kept legitimate materials used by Filipinos in war from past to present. Pictures of war history of the Philippines are also displayed inside. Most of the pictures displayed are also aged and was kept safe for display purposes only. Asides from the academy site, the museum is a must-go-to site for more than just remembering but actually getting the physical feels of the actual struggles of our native heroes. Traveling to the area is not that difficult-although before entering, you must prepare and show a valid identification card (ID) and for those who are wanting to bring home a souvenir, prepare a budget since some of the great deals come with great value as well. Location: Fort Gregorio Del Pilar, Loakan Road, Baguio City Visiting Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Ticket price: Free There are more historical places to visit in Baguio City, but these are the best picks for history and experience and of what we all savor today, our independence. May you go forth and remember what we now call “freedom!.” Also Read How Do Filipinos Celebrate Independence Day? Facebook Comments
