Intramuros in Manila, 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.
Santo Domingo Church and Convent. . 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.
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: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1588.
Location. 14° 35.612′ N, 120° 58.486′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Intramuros. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plaza de España (a few steps from this marker); University of Santo Tomas
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 2,285 times since then and 143 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?
