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Component city in Cavite, Philippines
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Cavite City is a city in Cavite province in the Philippines.
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The thirteen Martyrs of Cavite were Filipino patriots executed by musketry on September 12, 1896, for cooperating with the Katipunan during the Philippine Revolution against Spain. The capital city of Trece Martires in Cavite is named after them. In 1906, a monument to the Thirteen Martyrs was erected at the San Roque district of Cavite City, at the head of then San Roque causeway. Their families reinterred the remains of their loved ones at the foot of the monument.
Built in 1609, it served as the fortress for the then town of Cavite, but only half of it remains. As an active naval base, permission is required to visit this fort.
A former United States Navy station that was turned over to the Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force. It houses the Danilo Atienza Air Base and Naval Base Cavite; visitors must register first before entering. It is also the site of the future Sangley Point Airport (see #Get in).
A monumental arch that served as the entrance to the Spanish-era Port of Cavite.
The park is located along the coast of Bacoor Bay and offers a stunning view of the sunset. The sea wall is decorated with colorful murals and sculptures that reflect the culture and history of the Filipino people. The park also has a playground, a fountain, a gazebo, and a stage where various events are held. The park is clean, well-maintained, and safe for visitors of all ages.
The main green space in the city, it is contiguous with Plaza Soledad and contains the clock tower, the Ermita, and a small aviary featuring exotic bird species, particularly rare chicken breeds. Cavite City Hall is at the north end of the park.
The chapel housing the Porta Vaga image stood on this site until it was destroyed by World War II bombing, although fortunately, the Porta Vaga image was safely hidden away in Manila. This is a miniature of the original chapel's facade to keep the history alive most especially to the locals. However, parts of the monument have been vandalized and partially dilapidated.
This shrine is a historical landmark dedicated to Ladislao Diwa, a pride of Cavite City. This is locked most of the time but you can still visit and look from outside of the gate. The landmark is Cafe Antix, just make a turn and you’ll see this.
San Roque Parish Church
A Spanish-era church. Following the destruction of the Ermita, it has since housed the Porta Vaga image, the oldest-known image of the Virgin Mary in the Philippines, dating from the 17th century. Access to the image is through the parish office at the back of the church.
The only intact part of the Spanish-era Augustinian Recollect church that was destroyed during World War II. It is a towering red-brick structure that sits in the middle of a slum.
Pizza and milk tea served in a carinderia atmosphere.
Chinese x Filipino fusion foods. Affordable price and serving is good for 2-3 persons already. This was established in 1945.
Steaks, grilled dishes, and sizzling plates, partnered with fried rice. They have some signs in both English and Cavite City Chavacano on the door. The name is from the Chavacano rendition of Spanish asado (roasted).
Ancestral house turned into coffee shop. They also have thrift store and photo studio inside.
A stellar cafe located before Samonte Park near Cavite City's City Hall, this cafe is quite the marvel especially during their night hours. Amazing food with a wide variety of choices.
Aloha Lodge
Hawaiian-themed motel.
By plane
As of February 2020, the only passenger services on Sangley Point Airport are charter flights to Balesin Island on Alphaland Aviation.
By bus
Saint Anthony of Padua Transport and Saulog provide service from Manila (Park N' Ride) or PITX to their terminals in Cavite City.
The main jeepney route in the city is the Dalahican-PN-San Antonio route, which runs from Dalahican in the south to San Antonio in the north, with a detour to Fort San Felipe (PN).
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