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

Santo Domingo Church and Convent

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

1. Santo Domingo Church and Convent Marker

Inscription. Here once stood the Santo Domingo Church and Convent of the Dominican Order. First built in 1588. Collapsed in 1589 due to poor foundations. Rebuilt in stone 1592. Burned in 1603. Constructed for the third time but destroyed in 1645 earthquake. Fourth church completed in 1692. Destroyed in 1863 earthquake. Fifth church inaugurated in 1868. Designed by first Filipino architect Felix Roxas Sr. in neo-Gothic design. Destroyed in 1941.

Housed in this church was the ivory image of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (Nuestra Senora del Santissimo Rosario). Carved in 1593 as a gift of Gov. Gen. Luis Dasmarinas. Also known as Virgin of La Naval in honor of her divine intervention in the Spanish victory against the Dutch navy. Saved from World War II, the statue was re-enshrined in 1954 at the blessing of the sixth church in Quezon City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1588.

Location. 14° 35.612′ N, 120° 58.486′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on Magallanes Drive near Muralla Street, on the right 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

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distance of this marker: Plaza de España (a few steps from this marker); University of Santo Tomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Cruceiro (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Santo Tomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Colegio de Santa Rosa (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Beaterio-Colegio de Santa Catalina (about 150 meters away); Ayuntamiento (about 180 meters away); Padre Jose A. Burgos (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Santo Domingo Church image. Click for full size.

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

2. Santo Domingo Church

Bank of the Philippine Islands now stand in its site image. Click for full size.

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

3. Bank of the Philippine Islands now stand in its site

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 3,402 times since then and 157 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.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Picture of the ivory image of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. • Can you help?