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

Baluarte de San Miguel

February 15, 2026

1. Baluarte de San Miguel Marker

Inscription.
Baluarte de San Miguel

Bastion built to fortify the defenses of the Fort Santiago versus attacks from the side of the Manila Bay. Constructed under Governor-General Fausto Gongora, 1695. Forms part of the fortifications of Intramuros, which were declared as a National Historical Monument, 1951; then as a National Cultural Treasure, 2014.

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1695.

Location. 14° 35.632′ N, 120° 58.211′ 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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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Santiago (within shouting distance of this marker); Gate of Fort Santiago (within shouting distance of this marker); Pag-aaklas ng Rehimyento ng Tayabas (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de Armas (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Club of Manila Lamps (within shouting distance of this marker); Dambanang Rizal sa Fort Santiago (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrine of Jose Rizal (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Santiago Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

February 15, 2026

2. Baluarte de San Miguel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2026. This page has been viewed 64 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.