Ermita in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, 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, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Ermita. It 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.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); 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); Pantaleon Villegas (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Jesuit Compound (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Gusaling Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Intramuros (approx. 0.4 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 281 times since then and 35 times this year. 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.