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

Colegio de Santa Isabel

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

1. Colegio de Santa Isabel Marker

Inscription. Here once stood the Colegio de Santa Isabel. Founded in 1632 by the Hermandad de la Santa Misericordia. Granted royal patronage in 1733. Administered by Daughters of Charity since 1862. First office of the Monte de Piedad y Caja de Ahorros de Manila opened in 1882. Damaged by earthquake in 1863 and fire in 1932. Destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945. School and church transferred to Taft Avenue, Manila after the war.

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1632.

Location. 14° 35.414′ N, 120° 58.445′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on General Luna Street, on the right when traveling south. 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

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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: Plazuela de Santa Isabel (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorare-Manila 1945 (within shouting 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); The Saint Paul Hospital and Free Public Dispensary (about 90 meters away); Knights of Columbus Manila Council No. 1000 (about 90 meters away); Palacio Arzobispal (about 120 meters away); Plaza San Luis Complex (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. Colegio de Santa Isabel

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 4,841 times since then and 98 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.