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To protect the thriving settlements from foreign invasions, the Spanish government constructed military fortresses. One of these was "Fort de Dapitan" which was established in 1762 at about the same time as Fort Pilar in Zamboanga
City, Fort Misamis in Ozamis City and Fort Iligan in Iligan City. "Cotta de Dapitan" was strategically constructed on top of Ilihan Hill which is located in the poblacion overlooking Dapitan Bay. A stone wall was constructed along its slopes and a guard house with mounted cannons fortified it. Relics of this ancient military fortress, however, and have been installed at the City Plaza, just across the City Hall. |
