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Capital city (de facto) of Cavite, Philippines
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Trece Martires, or Trece in short, is a city in Cavite in the Philippines and the de facto capital of the province. The city lacks almost anything of tourist importance, but it is a major point for travellers to the inland of southern Cavite.
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Opened in 2025, the complex replaced a previous office at the back of SM Trece Martires that became too cramped. The new building is a massive and imposing edifice whose design is inspired by the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, complete with a towering spire at its center. At the front are large bronze statues of Cavite's own Emilio Aguinaldo and his main rival for leadership of the Revolution, Andres Bonifacio, who died at the hands of Aguinaldo supporters in Cavite. Construction is underway on other buildings in the area that would compose a new set of offices for the Cavite provincial government, along with a helipad.
Trece Martires Church
A modernist yet airy and cheery church featuring curved ceilings, painted windows and a large sculpture of the crucified Christ reclining on its back at a 45-degree angle in the altar.
Locally founded shopping mall, opened in 2015.
Trece Martires lies at the crossroads of Governor's Drive (Governor Juanito Remulla, Sr. Drive, or Routes 65 and 403), Tanza-Trece Martires Road (Route 64), and Trece Martires-Indang Road (Route 404).
Read in the guideTricycles are the main form of transportation in town, with fares starting at P25. A trip from the city center to the New Provincial Capitol may cost P50.
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