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

San Francisco Church and Convent

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

1. San Francisco Church and Convent Marker

Inscription. Here once stood the San Francisco Church and Convent. Built by the Franciscans who arrived in the Philippines in 1578. First church and convent dedicated to Our Lady of Angels (Nuestra Senora de los Angeles). Destroyed in 1583. A new stone edifice with a small hospital was built in 1602. Badly damaged in 1645 earthquake. Remained in ruin until third church was constructed in 1738. Damaged in 1863 earthquake. Destroyed in 1945.

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 1578.

Location. 14° 35.421′ N, 120° 58.726′ 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 north. 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: Tomas Mapua (here, next to this marker); Chapel of the Franciscan Venerable Third Order (within shouting distance of this marker); Manila High School (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Simbahan at Kumbento ng Recoletos (about 210 meters away); Hospital de San Juan de Dios

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(about 210 meters away); Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J. (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Lourdes Church and Convent (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Colegio de Santa Potenciana (approx. 0.4 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. San Francisco Church and Convent

Mapua Institute of Technology now stand on its site image. Click for full size.

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

3. Mapua Institute of Technology now stand on its site

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 3,115 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 3. submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.