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

San Ignacio Church

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

1. San Ignacio Church Marker

Inscription. Here once stood the second San Ignacio Church and the Casa Mission of the Jesuit Order. Built from 1878 to 1889. Designed by first Filipino architect Felix Roxas, Sr. Neo-classical in style with two towers. Constructed under the direction of Jesuit priest Francisco Riera. Interior famous for woodwork by renowed Filipino sculptor Isabelo Tampingco and students. Destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945. Converted into an office and warehouse after World War II.

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 14° 35.398′ N, 120° 58.407′ 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 west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Ateneo de Manila (within shouting distance of this marker); Palacio Arzobispal (within shouting distance of this marker); Colegio de Santa Isabel (within shouting distance of this marker); Plazuela de Santa Isabel (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line);

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Memorare-Manila 1945 (about 120 meters away); The Saint Paul Hospital and Free Public Dispensary (about 120 meters away); Knights of Columbus Manila Council No. 1000 (about 120 meters away); Ang Pagpapalaya ng Maynila / The Liberation of Manila (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

San Ignacio Church image. Click for full size.

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

2. San Ignacio Church

Ruins of San Ignacio Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Ruins of San Ignacio Church and Marker

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 4,191 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.