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

Ateneo de Manila

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

1. Ateneo de Manila Marker

Inscription. Here once stood the Ateneo de Manila. Founded in 1817 as Escuela Pia de Manila. Administered by government in 1831 and renamed Escuela Municipak de Manila. Turned over to the Jesuits in 1859. Renamed Ateneo Municipak de Manila in 1865. Exclusive ownership given to Jesuits in 1901. Named shortened to Ateneo de Manila. Gutted by fire in 1932. Grade school rebuilt in Intramuros while rest of the campus moved to Ermita, Manila. Destroyed during World War II. Moved to Loyola Heights, Quezon City in 1952.

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 14° 35.381′ N, 120° 58.406′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on Arzobispo Street, on the left 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: San Ignacio Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Palacio Arzobispal (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Colegio de Santa Isabel (about 90 meters away); Plazuela de Santa Isabel (about 120 meters

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away); Memorare-Manila 1945 (about 120 meters away); The Saint Paul Hospital and Free Public Dispensary (about 150 meters away); Church of San Agustin (about 150 meters away); Knights of Columbus Manila Council No. 1000 (about 150 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. Ateneo de Manila

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 5,538 times since then and 151 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.