Ermita in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Jose Marti y Perez

(1853-1895)

Photographed By Ray Gurganus

1. Jose Marti y Perez Marker

Inscription.

National hero of Cuba, writer, poet, journalist, pedagogue, orator. Outstanding politician and revolutionary, who organized and led the struggle for independence of his country, promoted that of Puerto Rico and Latin American and Carribean unity.

This bust of Cuban sculptor Lescay, was donated by the Office of Marti Program of the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba and the embassy of this brother country in Manila, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the great man of universal thought who at his time grew eternal bonds of friendship between Cubans and Filipinas.

Unveiled on October 20th, 2001 by Hon. Jose L. Atienza, Jr., mayor of the city of Manila and H.E. Ramon A. Medina, ambassador of the Republic of Cuba.

Erected 2001.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 14° 35.053′ N, 120° 58.518′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Ermita. Marker is at the intersection of Bonifacio Drive (Route R1) and Padre Burgos Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Bonifacio Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1002 Padre Burgos Ave, Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. No. 1 Victoria St. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jose Rizal National Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Jesuit Compound (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Cuartel de Santa Lucia (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Lourdes Church and Convent (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Church of San Agustin (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Simbahan at Kumbento ng Recoletos (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

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Photographed By Ray Gurganus, December 15, 2023

2. Jose Marti y Perez Marker and Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.