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

Plaza Santo Tomas

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

1. Plaza Santo Tomas Marker

Inscription. Lot originally purchased by the Dominican Order in 1627 for their cemetery and garden. Bought by city government in 1861 as a public plaza. Given to the University of Santo Tomas in 1879. Bronze statue of U.S.T. founder Archbishop Miguel de Benavides erected in 1891.

Monument transferred to present campus along Espana Street after the war.

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1627.

Location. 14° 35.573′ N, 120° 58.467′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on Santo Tomas 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: Colegio de Santa Rosa (a few steps from this marker); University of Santo Tomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de España (within shouting distance of this marker); Santo Domingo Church and Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Padre Jose A. Burgos (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ayuntamiento (about

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120 meters away); Pope Francis Hall (about 150 meters away); Cruceiro (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Pre-war Plaza Santo Tomas image. Click for full size.

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

2. Pre-war Plaza Santo Tomas

Plaza Santo Tomas image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 4, 2003

3. Plaza Santo Tomas

This obelisk serves as a historical marker in honor of the Thomasian framers of the Malolos Constitution of 1899.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,920 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.