Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Fort Santiago
February 15, 2026
1. Fort Santiago Marker
Fort Santiago
Originally the site of the old fort of Rajah Sulayman, Fort Santiago was rebuilt in stone during the governorships of Santiago de Vera (1584-1590) and Gomez Perez Dasmariρas (1590-1593). The Baluarte de San Miguel, Baluarte de San Lorenzo and Falsabraga de Sta. Barbara strenghtened its defenses.
The moat, bridge, and tenallon were restored in 1978-1979 by the Air Force Contigent under Major Ocampo, the AFP Ladies Corps under Mrs. Helen Espino and National Historical Institute with architects-in-charge Carlos da Silva, FPIAS and Felix N. Imperial, Jr., FPIAS. The gate was restored by the Intramuros Administration and restoration of Fort Santiago complex began in 1983.
Jaime C. Laya
Action Officer (1979-86)
Architects:
Oscar Villaruz (1982-84)
Supervisors:
Danilo Panganiban
Lopencio Parayno
Roland Manio
Aurelio Naval Jr.
Erected by Intramuros Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 14° 35.645′ N,
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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: Gate of Fort Santiago (here, next to this marker); Plaza de Armas (within shouting distance of this marker); Pag-aaklas ng Rehimyento ng Tayabas (within shouting distance of this marker); Baluarte de San Miguel (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Club of Manila Lamps (within shouting distance of this marker); Dambanang Rizal sa Fort Santiago (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrine of Jose Rizal (within shouting distance of this marker); Rajah Sulayman Theatre (within
February 15, 2026
2. Fort Santiago Marker
Also see . . . Fort Santiago (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 3, 2026.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2026. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
