Aguinaldo Shrine is the ancestral home of Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Republic of the Philippines and is a national shrine. It is a museum that is open to all visitors and located in Kawit, Cavite.
Every year, the Philippine flag is raised here by the president of the country to commemorate Independence day as this was the place where the declaration of Independence from Spain was proclaimed on June 12, 1898.
Earlier today, I joined my kid in his educational tour and the first stop was the Aguinaldo Shrine. Good thing, taking pictures inside the museum is allowed.
Front view of Aguinaldo Shrine
Aguinaldo Shrine Gate
A tour guide will provide details of things you will see inside the Aguinaldo Shrine
An old photo of the Aguinaldo Shrine displayed inside
Memorabilias inside Aguinaldo Shrine as the tour guide details every objects' part in history
The bedrooms of Cristina, Maria and Carmen, daughters of Emilio Aguinaldo forms a part of the family wing of the shrine. Its furnishings and accessories were mainly composed of a mixture from European, Chinese and Filipino styles.
The bedroom of Cristina Suntay, daughter of Emilio Aguinaldo
The bedroom of Maria Poblete, daughter of Emilio Aguinaldo
The bedroom of Carmen Melencio, daughter of Emilio Aguinaldo
Aguinaldo Family Bathroom
General Aguinaldo called a section of the house the “Balcony of Sinners” as he said that this was the area where military strategies were plotted. The Aguinaldo family said that this was also the place where courtships that led to marriage started.
Ang Balkon ng mga Makasalanan (The Balcony of Sinners)
In General Aguinaldo’s bedroom, secret passageways can be found leading to some parts of the house.
Emilio Aguinaldo and his second wife, Maria Agoncillo, occupied this room
Aguinaldo Family's piano
inside Aguinaldo Shrine
Small Reception Room in Aguinaldo Shrine
a view at the back of Aguinaldo Shrine
the laundry area of the Aguinaldo family
General Emilio Aguinaldo’s tomb can be found at the back of the Aguinaldo Shrine.
tomb of Emilio Aguinaldo
How to go to Aguinaldo Shrine
If you are coming from Manila, take the Roxas Boulevard route going to Coastal Road then Cavite Expressway. From Cavite Expressway, exit to Covelandia Road then turn right to Tirona Highway. Go straight the Tirona Highway, you’ll be passing by a Jetti Gas Station in the left and Pag-asa Road. After passing thru Jetti and Pag-asa road, there will be a small bridge, before the end of the bridge, you’ll see the parking entrance of the Aguinaldo Shrine in your left.
