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

Plaza de España

Plaza de Espana Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Plaza de Espana Marker

Inscription. Named Plaza de los Mártires de la Integridad Nacional in 1897 in memory of Spanish Soldier who died in the encounters of August 1896, was rebuilt by the Intramuros Administration and opened on July 1982.

Manuel C. Elizalde Jr. donated the stone paving.

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1982.

Location. 14° 35.607′ N, 120° 58.489′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is at the intersection of Solana Street and Muralla Street, in the median on Solana Street. 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: Santo Domingo Church and Convent (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

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(about 180 meters away); Padre Jose A. Burgos (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

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

2. Plaza de Espana Marker

This statue is erected to honor
PHILIP II, KING OF SPAIN,
The origin of the name of this island

Statue of King Philip II image. Click for full size.

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

3. Statue of King Philip II

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 2,960 times since then and 41 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.