Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Plaza de Armas
February 15, 2026
1. Plaza de Armas Marker
Plaza de Armas
Central plaza within the Fort Santiago used as open space for military drills, marches, and arms. Monument to Jose Rizal, national hero-martyr, erected on this site, 1953.
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 1953.
Location. 14° 35.66′ N, 120° 58.218′ 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pag-aaklas ng Rehimyento ng Tayabas (a few steps from this marker); Rotary Club of Manila Lamps
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February 15, 2026
2. Plaza de Armas Marker
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