Built by the Recoletos Priests in 1796, the Punta Cruz Watch Tower serves as an observation tower against the invasion of Moro (or Muslim) pirates. With San Vicente Ferrer as the Patron Saint, the Punta Cruz Watch Tower is also known as Castillo del San Vicente.
Bantayan ng Punta Cruz
Known in Filipino as Bantayan ng Punta Cruz, the watchtower is made of corals coming from seas near Panglao and Siquijor. The first floor is triangular while the second floor is hexagonal.
Saved from destruction during the Filipino-American war and the World War II, when the Japanese forces burned the town of Maribojoc in 1944, the Bantayan ng Punta Cruz declared a National Historic Landmark in 2009 is an example of a Spanish architecture built by local artisans.
Situated in the town of Maribojoc in Bohol, the Punta Cruz Watch Tower is now one of the tourist attractions in the island that is getting much attention.
About 15 kilometers from Tagbilaran the lone city of Bohol, the town of Maribojoc has several interesting tourist attractions, which the ordinary backpacker can appreciate – and these spots include the Bantayan ng Punta Cruz.
Cottage
Cross
Declared a National Historical Treasure
Inside the Watch Tower
Mark, Lisa, Sam at Punta Cruz Watch Tower
Punta Cruz Watch Tower area
San Vicente Ferrer
Stairs going to Sea
Triangular Form
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Mark Anthony Maranga is an Educator-Parent to his 3 Homeschooling Kids. He sells Ice Cream and Balloons in Mandaue City, Cebu. Exploring the Philippines tourist attractions together with his family is his passion; they are learning without borders.
Nice Place… Thanks for sharing…:)
1976 or 1776 oh well your only 200 years off,,,,but whos counting…
None of the above John. The correct date is 1796 (instead of the 1976 which I previously wrote). Thanks for the heads up.