Intramuros in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Hospital de San Juan de Dios

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

1. Hospital de San Juan de Dios Marker

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Here once stood the Hospital de San Juan de Dios. First known as the "Hospitalito de Santa Ana". Built in 1578 by Franciscan lay brother, Juan Clemente. Managed by the Hermandad de la Santa Misecordia with spiritual administration handled by Franciscan Order from 1596 to 1656. Became known as "Hospital de la Misericordia del Padres Franciscanos".

Supervised by Brothers of San Juan de Dios from 1656 to 1865. Became popularly known by present name. Administerd by the Daughters of Charity in 1868. Placed under private ownership in 1934. Became known as one of the largest private hospitals in the Philippines. Used as treatment center for Japanese soldiers in World War II. Destroyed in 1945 during the Battle of Manila. Moved to Pasay City in 1951. In 1952, Dr. Jose P. Laurel founded the Lyceum of the Philippines on this site

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1578.

Location. 14° 35.524′ N, 120° 58.681′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Intramuros. Marker is on Muralla Street near Real 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

Lyceum of the Philippines now stands on its site image. Click for full size.

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

2. Lyceum of the Philippines now stands on its site

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this marker. Chapel of the Franciscan Venerable Third Order (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo (about 210 meters away); Tomas Mapua (about 210 meters away); San Francisco Church and Convent (about 210 meters away); College of San Juan de Letran (about 210 meters away); Beaterio-Colegio de Santa Catalina (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); In Memory of the Victims of Military Sexual Slavery during the Second World War (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Manila High School (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Hospital de San Juan de Dios image. Click for full size.

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

3. Hospital de San Juan de Dios

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 3,032 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 2. submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 3. submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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