Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Baluartillo de San Francisco
February 15, 2026
1. Baluartillo de San Francisco Marker
Named San Francisco Javier by Governor-General Sabiniano Manrique de Lara, it protected the old postern gate when the first governor's palace was located in Fort Santiago until 1654.
Restored in 1985 by the Intramuros Administration
Jaime C. Laya
Action Officer (1979-86)
Intramuros Administration
Architect-in-charge:
[erasure]
Supervisor:
Aurelio A. Naval, Jr.
Erected by Intramuros Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1654.
Location. 14° 35.57′ N, 120° 58.261′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It can be reached from Fort Santiago. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fort Santiago, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ruins of The American Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Moriones (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Santiago (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruins of The Almacenes Reales (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Santiago Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Madrigal Residence Fence (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Bamboo Garden (about 120 meters away); Baluarte de San Miguel (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.
February 15, 2026
2. Baluartillo de San Francisco Marker
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