Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
The First Jesuit Compound
February 15, 2026
1. The First Jesuit Compound Marker
The First Jesuit Compound
once stood on this site
1581 - 1768
Site of the first compound of the Society of Jesus prior to their expulsion from the Philippines, 1581-1768. The Church of Santa Ana (1596-1604) and the succeeding Church of San Ignacio (constructed, 1626), Colegio de San Ignacio (established, 1586), and Colegio de San Jose (1601) were built on this site. Turned over to the Archbishop of Manila for use as a secular seminary, 1784. Destroyed by earthquake, 1852. Converted as a military barracks known as the Cuartel de Espaρa, 1880. Occupied by the 31st Infantry of the U.S. Army, 1898. Destroyed during the Second World War. Occupied by the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 1967.
Erected by Intramuros Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Military • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1581.
Location. 14° 35.271′ N, 120° 58.589′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is at the intersection of General Luna Street and Victoria Street, on the right when traveling north on General Luna Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: General Luna Street, 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.
this page online
Also see . . . First Jesuit Compound (Intramuros Administration). The QR code at the top of the marker leads to this page with more information regarding the site. (Submitted on February 16, 2026.)
February 15, 2026
2. The First Jesuit Compound Marker
circa 1905
3. Cuartel de Espaρa, Manila
Postcard view of the site depicting its use as a military barracks.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2026. This page has been viewed 28 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2026. 2. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Eric Nishimoto of Wailuku, Hawaii. 3. submitted on February 16, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
