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

Postigo del Nuestra Señora de Soledad

February 15, 2026

1. Postigo del Nuestra Señora de Soledad Marker

Inscription.
Postigo del Nuestra Señora de Soledad

Postern used as access from Fort Santiago to the Pasig River. Lieutenant Governor Simon de Anda, leader of the Spanish resistance against the British occupation of Manila (1762-1768) during the Seven Years War, escaped through this postern after a siege of Intramuros by the British Army

Erected by Intramuros Administration. (Marker Number 53.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles.

Location. 14° 35.699′ N, 120° 58.198′ 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: Dr. Jose Rizal's Last Walk to Martyrdom Trail (a few steps from this marker); The White Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa del Castellano / The Dungeons of Fort Santiago (within shouting distance of this marker); Baluarte de Santa Barbara (within shouting distance of this marker); Rajah Sulayman Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Falsabraga Media Naranja (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrine of Jose Rizal (within shouting distance of this marker); Dambanang Rizal sa Fort Santiago (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

February 15, 2026

2. Postigo del Nuestra Señora de Soledad Marker

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