Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Juan Luna
February 15, 2026
1. Juan Luna Marker
Juan Luna
Juan Luna y Novicio (1857-1899), painter, diplomat, and nationalist. Companion of Jose Rizal, Graciano Lopez Jaena, and Marcelo H. del Pilar in the Propaganda Monument which was critical against the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines. Monument erected, 1985.
Erected by Intramuros Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 14° 35.137′ N, 120° 58.704′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on Abenida Maria Orosa. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Abenida Maria Orosa, 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: Intramuros (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Jesuit Compound (about 150 meters away); Gusaling Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (about 180 meters away); The Gomburza (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Lourdes Church and Convent (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines
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Also see . . . Juan Luna (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio (October 25, 1857 December 7, 1899) was a Filipino painter, sculptor and a political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century. He became one of the first recognized Philippine artists.(Submitted on February 24, 2026.)
February 15, 2026
2. Juan Luna Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2026. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
