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Kawit, Cavite

HISTORY AND CULTURE

Cavite is named as the Historical Capital of the Philippines. It is the cradle of Philippine Revolution, and the birthplace of Philippine Independence.Cavite got its name from a Tagalog word kawit (which means hook) owing to the hook-shaped land on the Old Spanish map. The land was formerly known as "Tangway" where Spanish authorities constructed a fort from which the city of Cavite rose. Archeological evidence in coastal areas show prehistorical settlements.

Cavite became a bloody theater of war. Led by Emilio Aguinaldo, Caviteños made lightning raids on Spanish headquarters, and soon liberated the entire province.

Cavite proudly stands as a place with a glorious past. Its warm and friendly people, whose ancestors came down with a noble cause, manifest industry and patience in various skills and professions, openly receptive to the entry and exchange of culture and technology that are of value to the province.

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Fort San Felipe

in Cavite Landmarks

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.

11th Airborn Division Marker

in Cavite Landmarks

On February 3, 1945, the 11th Airbourne Division of Lt. Gen. William Krueger’s 8th Army airdropped military supplies and personnel together with the Philippine Commonwealth troops on the Tagaytay Ridge amidst enemy groundfire.

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Gen. Baldomero Aguinaldo Shrine

in Cavite Landmarks

Another historical museum in Kawit that you could visit aside from the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine is the Baldomero Aguinaldo Shrine in Binakayan Kawit, Cavite.

Gen. Candido Tirona Monument

in Cavite Landmarks

Built in honor of Gen. Candido Tria Tirona, the first revolutionary Captain Municipal in the Philippines. He is one of the "Heroes of Binakayan Battle" that took place on November 9-11, 1896.

Belfry of Recoletos Church

in Cavite Landmarks

There were eight churches in the walled city. But due to the vagaries of time and war not one remains today. Only the belfry of the Recoletos stands as mute witness to the piety of the early Caviteños.

Cañacao Bay

in Cavite Landmarks

Cañacao Bay is an inlet of Manila Bay at the end of the Cavite Peninsula, in Cavite Province, Luzon, the Philippines. The bay is a good anchorage and its northern part is the harbor of Cavite Naval Base.

Cavite City Millenium Capsule Marker

in Cavite Landmarks

Cavite City Hall

in Cavite Landmarks

Located in pre- World War ll site of Dreamland Cabaret and the "Pantalan de Yangco," this imposing building sits on one end of the City Park. Paseo de Barangay is located at the back of City Hall.

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