Let me re visit this site and take you along with me to this historic place in our province. This is the site where the Philippine Independence was declared from Spain. A place full of history and the house of the first president of our country. Constructed in 1849 and with a dominant Spanish influence in the design. Come with me as I show you around the Aguinaldo Shrine. Walk with me in this............................................
Architecture of Freedom
The House of Aguinaldo
1849
This house was built on 1849, General Emilio Aguinaldo was born on March 22,1869. On the window facing the street Aguinaldo declared the Philippine Independence on June 12,1898. This house was given to the Philippine government in remembrance to those who joined the campaign to achieve freedom. He was buried on this lot where this house stands on February 16, 1964
It is said that this balcony in the place where the Independence was declared and where our flag was first waived. In fact it was all done on a window facing the street. This balcony was added later in remembrance of the declaration.
The mansion started out as a humble house made of wood and straw in 1845. The year 1849 is when the actual re construction occurred until 1921.
This house holds a lot of secrets, compartments and passageways during the time of revolution. Secret meetings and strategic planning all happened at this place.
This is the side of the house where you could see a balcony called The Balcony of Sinners which I would share the details with you soon.
The back side of the mansion you would notice the Spanish influence along the windows and the roof is also designed with insignia of battle and a symbol of the country.
The back of the mansion is very wide with a lot of ancient trees and also the burial place of the president.
With the trees around this place the air is very cool and perfect to spend the afternoon. Thinking of the times during this era when the time the president also spent some time here.
A place of historical freedom. Thank you for joining me and I hope you join me again when I take you back on a tour inside the mansion. Taking you to each room and sharing with you more of our history.
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Taken with Lumix GX85 and 12-32 mm
