World Heritage Tentative List
On May 16, 2006, a collection of five well-preserved examples of Spanish Colonial architecture was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in the Cultural category.
The collection titled Spanish Colonial Fortifications of the Philippines include the following buildings located throughout the country:
- Fuerza de Capul - Northern Samar
- Dauis watchtower - Bohol
- Punta Cruz Fortification - Bohol
- Fuerza de San Andres - Romblon
- Fuerza de Sta. Isabel - Palawan
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