Intramuros in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
The Jesuit Compound
The Colegio Maximo de San Ignacio was continually repaired and renovated following the 1645 earthquake until the Jesuit expulsion in 1768. Became the site of Real Seminario Conciliar de San Carlos from 1784 until 1880. Property returned to government when seminary moved out.
The Colegio de San Jose was granted royal patronage in 1722. Placed under secular administration after the Jesuit expulsion. Converted into a seminary and liberal arts college. Merged with the faculty of medicine and pharmacy of the University of Santo Tomas in 1874. Returned to the Jesuits in 1911.
Abandoned buildings used as soldiers' barracks. Known as Cuartel del Rey and later, Cuartel de Espana. It was here that the trial of Dr. Jose Rizal for sedition was held in 1896.
Occupied by the 31st Infantry of the U.S. Army during the American occupation. Part of the barracks was razed in 1900 and gymnasium built on it. Destroyed during World War II. Site occupied by the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in the 1950's.
Erected by Intramuros Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Military • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1581.
Location. 14° 35.192′ N, 120° 58.651′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Intramuros. Marker is on Muralla Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lourdes Church and Convent (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Simbahan at Kumbento ng Recoletos (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); No. 1 Victoria St. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Cuartel de Santa Lucia (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jose Marti y Perez (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Manila High School (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Church of San Agustin (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,602 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.