Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Palacio Arzobispal

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

1. Palacio Arzobispal Marker

Inscription. Here once stood the Archbishop's Palace. Acquired by Archbishop Miguel de Poblete (1653-1667) for use as residence. Housed the offices of the Archbishop of Manila and the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Underwent major repairs after damage from earthquakes. Destroyed in 1944. Present building constructed in the 1980's for the offices of the Arzobispado de Manila (Archdiocese of Manila).

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 14° 35.425′ N, 120° 58.386′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on Arzobispo Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Arzobispo St, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: San Ignacio Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Ateneo de Manila (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ang Pagpapalaya ng Maynila / The Liberation of Manila (about 90 meters away); The Saint Paul Hospital and Free Public Dispensary (about 90 meters away); Colegio de Santa Isabel

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(about 120 meters away); Knights of Columbus Manila Council No. 1000 (about 120 meters away); Plazuela de Santa Isabel (about 120 meters away); Memorare-Manila 1945 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

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Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

2. Palacio Arzobispal

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,968 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.