Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Jaime L. Cardinal Sin Ground Belfry
February 15, 2026
1. Jaime L. Cardinal Sin Ground Belfry Marker
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Jaime L. Cardinal Sin Ground Belfry
The Ground Belfry is dedicated to the memory of His Eminence
Archbishop of Manila (1974-2003)
It houses the Seven Big Bells which were taken down from the adjacent Bell Tower Belfry to deload it of more than 17 tons weight as a safety measure.
The Seven Big Bells were foundered by Friedrich Wilhelm Schilling, one of the best bell-founders in Germany after World War II. The largest of the Seven Big Bells was discovered recently to be even larger than the Pan-ay bell long considered as the biggest in the Philippines.
A project of the Manila Metropolitan-Cathedral Basilica Foundation, Inc., this was made possible through the generosity of
Engineer Manuel B. Sy
Engineer Ramon Gabaldon
Architect William V. Coscolluela
Dr. Angel L. Lazaro III
Engineer Dennis A. Abcede
This Ground Belfry was inaugurated by His Eminence
Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales
Archbishop of Manila,
on April 27, 2011
the Pearl (30th) Anniversary of the Manila Cathedral as a Basilica
Erected 2011.
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Location. 14° 35.513′ N, 120° 58.412′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It can be reached from Santo Tomas, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 132 Beaterio 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. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Manila Cathedral-Basilica Carillon Bells (here, next to this marker); In Grateful Acknowledgment of the Generous Donation by the People of the United States of America (a few steps from this marker); In Recognition of the Generous Donation by the Japanese People (a few steps from this marker); In Gratitude for the Generous Financial Support by the People of Spain
February 15, 2026
2. Jaime L. Cardinal Sin Ground Belfry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2026. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
