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

The Jesuit Compound

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

1. The Jesuit Compound Marker

Inscription. This block was occupied by the Jesuits upon their arrival in 1581 until their expulsion in 1768. The Church of Santa Ana (1587), Colegio Maximo de San Ignacio (1595), Colegio de San Jose (1601), and the first church and convent of San Ignacio (1626) were built on this site. Built in 1590 and opened in 1596, Santa Ana was the first stone church in the Philippines. Destroyed in an earthquake. Another church constructed in 1626 in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

The Colegio Maximo de San Ignacio was continually repaired and renovated following the 1645 earthquake until the Jesuit expulsion in 1768. Became the site of Real Seminario Conciliar de San Carlos from 1784 until 1880. Property returned to government when seminary moved out.

The Colegio de San Jose was granted royal patronage in 1722. Placed under secular administration after the Jesuit expulsion. Converted into a seminary and liberal arts college. Merged with the faculty of medicine and pharmacy of the University of Santo Tomas in 1874. Returned to the Jesuits in 1911.

Abandoned buildings used as soldiers' barracks. Known as Cuartel del Rey and later, Cuartel de Espana. It was here that the trial of Dr. Jose Rizal for sedition was held in 1896.

Occupied by the 31st Infantry of the U.S. Army during the American occupation.

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Part of the barracks was razed in 1900 and gymnasium built on it. Destroyed during World War II. Site occupied by the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in the 1950's.

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1581.

Location. 14° 35.192′ N, 120° 58.651′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on Muralla Street, on the left when traveling east. 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: Intramuros (within shouting distance of this marker); Gusaling Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lourdes Church and Convent (about 120 meters away); Juan Luna (about 150 meters away); The First Jesuit Compound (about 180 meters away); The Colegio de Santa Potenciana (about 180 meters away); Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus (approx. 0.2 kilometers 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. The Jesuit Compound

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,390 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.