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Fountain of Justice
Visit the historic fountain marking the site of the 1898 Spanish surrender in Bacolod.
About Fountain of Justice
Visit the historic fountain marking the site of the 1898 Spanish surrender in Bacolod.
- 1898 historical site
- Near the old city hall
- Downtown landmark
Why this site matters
The fountain marks the former location of José Ruiz de Luzuriaga’s house, where Spanish authorities surrendered Bacolod to Filipino forces on 6 November 1898. A historical marker commemorates the event.
Include it in a downtown walk
The site lies in front of the old city hall. Combine it with nearby downtown landmarks, while following local access notices around public spaces undergoing improvements.
Photo credits
- Fountain of Justice — Patrickroque01 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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