Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
February 15, 2026
1. The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Marker
The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
once stood on this site
1891 - 1945
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Lourdes by the friars of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. First church constructed, 1891; then replaced by the construction of a second church, 1897-1898. Destroyed during the Second World War. Present structure on this site, the El Almanecer Building, constructed, 1984.
Erected by Intramuros Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 14° 35.244′ N, 120° 58.617′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on General Luna Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 744 General Luna St, 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: Lourdes Church and Convent (a few steps from this marker); The First Jesuit Compound (within shouting distance of this marker); Gusaling Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colegio de Santa Potenciana (about
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February 15, 2026
2. The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Marker
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