This site was formerly occupied by the stately residence of Captain Manuel Estacio Venegas, Secretary to Governor General Diego Fajardo. Venegas died on March 7, 1660, a prisoner at Fort Santiago. His residence was confiscated and became the Palace . . . — — Map (db m294169) HM
Built of Guadalupe Volcanic Tuff By Governor Gomez Perez Dasmariñas 1590-1593 In Place of the Wooden Palisade of Raja Matanda
1934 — — Map (db m293448) HM
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 Dasmariñas (1590-1593). The Baluarte de San Miguel, Baluarte de . . . — — Map (db m293879) HM
Fort Santiago
January 1942 - February 1945
Honor Roll
Here named for posterity are the men and women who were incarcerated in this fort, inside temporary cells built on this spot, suffered, with some giving their lives, together . . . — — Map (db m294703) HM WM
Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J.
1897 - 1977
American by birth, Filipino by adoption, and Knight of Columbus by dedication. He was 80 years of age, 62 years a Jesuit, 49 years a priest, 39 years chaplain of Manila Council, 30 years head of . . . — — Map (db m293408) HM
The Gate of Fort Santiago was built together with the military barracks in 1714. It was destroyed in the Battle of Manila in 1945. The Intramuros Administration restored the Gate in July 1982.
The Hon. Carlos P. Romulo, Minister of Foreign . . . — — Map (db m293462) HM
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
(University of the City of Manila)
Intramuros, Manila
Gusaling Corazon Cojuangco Aquino
This building is named after the 11th President of the Republic of the Philippines. Her name: Corazon . . . — — Map (db m293471) HM
Here once stood the Hospital de San Juan de Dios. First known as the "Hospitalito de Santa Ana". Built in 1578 by Franciscan lay brother, Juan Clemente. Managed by the Hermandad de la Santa Misecordia with spiritual administration handled by . . . — — Map (db m25243) HM
In grateful acknowledgment
of the generous donation
by the people of the United States of America
Through
His Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman, DD
Archbishop of New York
For the reconstruction
of this Manila . . . — — Map (db m293725) HM
In Grateful Recognition
Of the Generous Donations
by the People of the Philippines,
Especially in the Archdiocese of Manila
For the reconstruction
of this Manila Metropolitan Cathedral
completed in 1958
This . . . — — Map (db m293723) HM
In gratitude
for the generous financial support
by the people of Spain
Through donating
the altar of Our Lady of the Pillar
In this reconstructed
Manila Metropolitan Cathedral
completed in 1958
This . . . — — Map (db m293727) HM
In recognition of the generous donation by
the Japanese people, thru the intervention of
His Excellency Iwataro Uchiyama,
Governor of the Prefecture of Kanagawa,
of 60,000 bags of cement which were used in the
reconstruction . . . — — Map (db m293724) HM
Intramuros
The historic core of present-day City of Manila. Established by the Adelantado Miguel Lopez de Legaspi on the site of the former kingdom of Rajah Soliman, 1571. Granted the following titles and privileges by Royal Decree of King . . . — — Map (db m293515) HM
Welcome to
Jaime L. Cardinal Sin Ground Belfry
The Ground Belfry is dedicated to the memory of His Eminence
Jaime L. Cardinal Sin
Archbishop of Manila (1974-2003)
It houses the Seven Big Bells which were taken down
from the . . . — — Map (db m293670) HM
Kawani at opisyal ng pamahalaang kolonyal, peryodista at manunulat. Isinilang sa lungsod ng A Coruña, Galicia, Espanya, 26 Mayo 1821. Dumating sa Pilipinas, 1855. Naging kawani at kalihim sa pangasiwaan ng tanggapan ng Gobernador-Heneral ng . . . — — Map (db m294170) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m294111) HM
Knights of Columbus
Manila Council No. 1000
Itinatag ang unang orden ng Knights of Columbus sa Maynila at tinawag na Manila Council No. 1000, 1905. Grand Knight Richard Campbell, unang pinuno. Antonio Opisso at Anastacio . . . — — Map (db m294696) HM
Here once stood the first permanent house of the Franciscan Capuchin friars in 1891. First chapel built in 1892. Dedicated to our Lady of the Divine Shepherd (Divina Pastora). Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes carved by Filipino sculptor Manuel . . . — — Map (db m25242) HM
First cathedral built in 1581. Damaged by a typhoon, 1582 and destroyed by fire, 1583. Second Cathedral built of stone in 1592 and partially destroyed by earthquake, 1600. Third Cathedral built in 1614 and destroyed by the earthquake of 1645. Fourth . . . — — Map (db m25153) HM
The Carillon Bells, located at the Belfry on the topmost portion of the Manila Cathedral-Basilica Bell Tower, are musically tuned bells that play the melodies of Church hymns and popular songs. They were casted by the Royal Bell Foundry . . . — — Map (db m293677) HM
In Tagalog: Ang paaralang ito ay naitatag ng mga Kastila sa utos ng Ayuntamiento de Manila sa daang Victoria, Intramuros noong 1892. Pinangalanang "Escuela Municipal de Manila". Dito rin itinatag ng mga Amerikano ang kauna-unahang paaralang . . . — — Map (db m25235) HM
Manila Metropolitan
Catheral-Basilica Philippines
Intramuros, Manila
The Manila Cathedral-Basilica was re-opened on 09 April 2014 after almost two years of being closed to the public on 12 February 2012 to . . . — — Map (db m294168) HM
This monument is erected in memory of the more than 100,000 defenseless civilians who were killed during the Battle for the Liberation of Manila between February 3 and March 3, 1945. They were mainly victims of heinous acts perpetrated by the . . . — — Map (db m25517) HM
Francisca de Fuentes, was born to Don Simon de Fuentes and Ana Maria Tamayo del Castillo in the City of Manila in 1647. Widowed and childless herself after a brief marriage, she dedicated herself to helping the sick, the needy and the young. In . . . — — Map (db m25291) HM
On this site once stood the headquarters of General Douglas MacArthur commanding general of the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE)
Popularly known as "No. 1 Victoria St." it was located opposite the USAFFE headquarters at the . . . — — Map (db m25241) HM
"Pray the Rosary everyday to
obtain world peace" ....
Our Lady of Fatima
Gift of the
Catholic Women's League
Archdiocese of Manila
2014-2016
Blessed by His Eminence
Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle
. . . — — Map (db m293869) HM
In Tagalog:
Sa pook na ito nanirahan si Padre Burgos mula noong 1865 hanggang 1872 at nagtrabaho para sa mga pagbabago sa simbahan sa ilalim ng Espanya, naging Kura Paroko ng Parroquia del Sagrario, Fiscal Eclesiastico at pansamantalang . . . — — Map (db m25158) HM
Pag-aaklas ng Rehimyento ng Tayabas
Nag-alsa ang mga miyembro ng Rehimyento ng Tayabas sa pamumuno ni Sarhento Samaniego upang bigyang-katarungan ang pagpatay ng mga Espanyol kay Apolinario de la Cruz at sa mga kasapi ng Cofradia de San Jose . . . — — Map (db m294683) HM
Here once stood the Archbishop's Palace. Acquired by Archbishop Miguel de Poblete (1653-1667) for use as residence. Housed the offices of the Archbishop of Manila and the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Underwent major repairs after damage from . . . — — Map (db m25160) HM
Sa pook na ito, na dating kinatatayuan ng gusali ng Consulado de Comercio, unang itinatag ang Philippine Merchant Marine Academy sa bisa ng Real Decreto ni Haring Ferdinand VII sa layuning humubog ng mga marinong may sapat na husay at . . . — — Map (db m293728) HM
Plaza de Armas
Central plaza within the Fort Santiago used as open space for military drills, marches, and arms. Monument to Jose Rizal, national hero-martyr, erected on this site, 1953. — — Map (db m293456) HM
Named Plaza de los Mártires de la Integridad Nacional in 1897 in memory of Spanish Soldier who died in the encounters of August 1896, was rebuilt by the Intramuros Administration and opened on July 1982.
Manuel C. Elizalde Jr. donated the stone . . . — — Map (db m25288) HM
Formerly called Plaza Mayor. Converted into a park in 1797. Renamed Plaza McKinley after U.S. President William McKinley in 1901. Renamed Plaza de Roma in 1961 to honor Sacred College of Cardinals in Rome following the elevation of . . . — — Map (db m209467) HM
Plaza Moriones
Historically an open ground for military drills, parades, and ceremonies. Named in honor of Domingo Moriones, Governor-General of the Philippines (1877-1880). — — Map (db m293450) HM
Plaza San Luis Complex
Complex of post-Second World War constructions by the Intramuros Administration composed of nine individual houses exemplifying 19th Century traditional Spanish colonial era architecture. — — Map (db m293649) HM
Lot originally purchased by the Dominican Order in 1627 for their cemetery and garden. Bought by city government in 1861 as a public plaza. Given to the University of Santo Tomas in 1879. Bronze statue of U.S.T. founder Archbishop Miguel de . . . — — Map (db m25285) HM
Made part of Santa Isabel College which lacked an open space characteristic of Spanish buildings. Empty lot called Sampalucan along Calle Anda joined to enlarge plazuela in the 18th century.
Restored in 1983. Monument dedicated to . . . — — Map (db m25164) HM
The Pope Francis Hall
is a gift from the
Manila Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Foundation, Inc.
to commemorate the visit of Pope Francis
to the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015.
Blessed by
His Eminence Luis Antonio . . . — — Map (db m293868) HM
In the Cathedral Church, the eighth of the Archdiocese of Manila, famous by the name of Immaculate Conception, We ourselves were present during the month of February, walked through and honored with absolutely outstanding rite of beatification of . . . — — Map (db m293668) HM
Postigo del Nuestra Señora de Soledad
Postern used as access from Fort Santiago to the Pasig River. Lieutenant Governor Simon de Anda, leader of the Spanish resistance against the British occupation of Manila (1762-1768) during the Seven . . . — — Map (db m293461) HM
Rajah Sulayman Theatre
Constructed as a military barracks and as a Cuarto Escuela, a school for petty officers, 18th Century. Site of the chapel cell were Jose Rizal, hero-martyr, spent his final evening prior his execution, 30 . . . — — Map (db m293459) HM
Rotary Club of Manila
These eight (8) lamps form part of a donation made by the Rotary Club of Manila, through its President "Liloy" Balatbat and Chairman "Romy" del Rosario, of the Habitat and Environment Committee in the Rotary Year . . . — — Map (db m293457) HM
Ruins of The Almacenes Reales
(Royal Warehouses)
Constructed as a storage house for goods unloaded from the Pasig River, 1591. Converted as military quarters, 1863. Heavily damaged during the Second World War. — — Map (db m293465) HM
Ruins of The American Barracks
Constructed as a component of the seaside defense of Intramuros. Forms part of the fortifications of Intramuros, which were declared as a National Historical Monument, 1951; then as a National Cultural . . . — — Map (db m293453) HM
UNESCO World Heritage site
Pandaigdigang Pamanang Pook
Simbahan ng San Agustin
Intramuros, Lungsod ng Maynila
Isa sa apat na mga Simbahang Baroque ng Pilipinas na itinala noong 1993 sa Talaan ng Pandaigdigang . . . — — Map (db m293409) HM
Here once stood the San Francisco Church and Convent. Built by the Franciscans who arrived in the Philippines in 1578. First church and convent dedicated to Our Lady of Angels (Nuestra Senora de los Angeles). Destroyed in 1583. A new stone . . . — — Map (db m25236) HM
Here once stood the second San Ignacio Church and the Casa Mission of the Jesuit Order. Built from 1878 to 1889. Designed by first Filipino architect Felix Roxas, Sr. Neo-classical in style with two towers. Constructed under the direction of Jesuit . . . — — Map (db m25161) HM
Here once stood the Santo Domingo Church and Convent of the Dominican Order. First built in 1588. Collapsed in 1589 due to poor foundations. Rebuilt in stone 1592. Burned in 1603. Constructed for the third time but destroyed in 1645 earthquake. . . . — — Map (db m25287) HM
Shrine of Jose Rizal
Originally built with brick as a military barracks, 1593. Site of the prison cell of national hero-martyr Jose Rizal, charged by colonial authorities with rebellion, sedition, and formation of illegal societies, 3 . . . — — Map (db m293458) HM
Sa pook na ito ipinatayo ang simbahan at kumbento ng San Nicolas de Tolentino ng Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR) sa kagandahang-loob ni Bernardino del Castillo Maldonado, 1608. Nagsilbing pangunahing kumbento ng mga Recoletos sa . . . — — Map (db m25233) HM
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of the Immaculate Concepcion, 1571. Elevated as a bishopric by Pope Gregory XIII, 1578; then raised as an archbishopric by Pope Clement VIII, 1595. First (1581-1583), second (1591-1600), third . . . — — Map (db m293871) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m293469) HM
The Colegio de
Santa Potenciana
once stood on this site
Established by order of Philip II, King of Spain, 1591. This site was occupied by the Colegio after their first school building in Cabildo St. was destroyed during . . . — — Map (db m294167) HM
The Escuela Nautica de Manila
once stood on this site
1820-1913
Juan Luna y Novicio
studied here
1869-1872
Presently known as the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy. Established by virtue of a Royal Decree, dated 1 . . . — — Map (db m293651) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m293474) HM
This block was occupied by the Jesuits upon their arrival in 1581 until their expulsion in 1768. The Church of Santa Ana (1587), Colegio Maximo de San Ignacio (1595), Colegio de San Jose (1601), and the first church and convent of San Ignacio (1626) . . . — — Map (db m25232) HM
The Royal Audience of Manila
once stood on this site
1788-1863
Created by virtue of a Royal Decree of Philip II, King of Spain, 1583. Served as the highest court in the Spanish East Indies and presided over by the Governor-General. . . . — — Map (db m293679) HM
The Saint Paul Hospital
and Free Public
Dispensary
once stood on this site
1905 - 1945
Site first occupied by the Escuela Normal de Maestros; established by Royal Decree, 1863; inaugurated under the Society of . . . — — Map (db m293870) HM
The White Cross
The 600 decomposing corpses, victims of atrocities during the Second World War, discovered at the dungeons by liberation forces of the United States were buried en-masse under this white marble cross. — — Map (db m293447) HM
Educator and first registered architect. Born in Manila, December 21,1888. Studied at Ateneo de Manila and Liceo de Manila, completed secondary education at Boones Preparatory School in Berkeley, California, 1907. Obtained the degree of bachelor in . . . — — Map (db m25293) HM
Here once stood the Univerity of Santo Tomas, the oldest university in Asia. Founded in 1611. First called Colegio Seminario de Santo Tomas de Nuestra del Rosario. Authorized to grant academic degrees in 1624. Raised to the rank of . . . — — Map (db m25286) HM
Through these portals passed up to ten thousand Americans and other nationals of the free world who were interned within these walls by the Japanese military. Suffering great physical privation and national humiliation from January 4, 1942, until . . . — — Map (db m72731) HM WM
Panel 1: Founded in 1611 by legacy of Archbishop Miguel de Benavides. Authorized to confer degrees in 1624. Granted university privileges in 1645 by Innocent X upon Philip IV’s request. Made a royal university in 1785 by Charles III and a . . . — — Map (db m72333) HM
Tagalog text:
Unang itinatag sa Intramuros bilang Seminaryo ng
Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario
ni Arsobispo Miguel de Benavides, O.P. 28 Abril 1611.
Pinangalanang Colegio de Santo Tomas bilang
pag-alaala kay . . . — — Map (db m72769) HM
In Tagalog:
Si Teodora Alonzo, ina in Rizal, ay namatay noong ika-16 ng Agosto ng 1911 sa isang bahay na nakatayo sa pook na ito (ngayo'y blg, 476-478) at ari ni Gng. Luisa Lichauco.
Translated, the marker . . . — — Map (db m25025) HM
This fence was donated by the Heirs of Susana P. Madrigal. It was formerly located at the Madrigal residence on General Luna Street, Paco, Manila.
Erected on this site on June 1982.
Project Architect: W. A. de las Alas
Contractor: V. . . . — — Map (db m294637) HM
Filipino Entrepreneurs
Sculpted in Hammered Brass (2006)
by Abdulmari Asia Imao, National Artist
Dedications
To Abdul Asia Imao, the first National Artist of Tausug heritage, and his contributions to Philippine culture and the . . . — — Map (db m293406) HM
Ipinatayo noong 1937 sa lupaing pagaari ng mga Ayala at Cia. Ang Nielson Tower ay nagsilbing himpilang pampasahero at sentro ng pamamahala ng Paliparang Nielson. Ginamit mula 1937 hanggang 1947. Ang paliparang ito ang unang makabago at . . . — — Map (db m262161) HM
Manila American Cemetery, the largest of 24 cemeteries built and administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission, both in area and number of graves. 16,636 military dead of the United States of America from World War II rest here, . . . — — Map (db m73079) HM WM
Itinatag bilang bisita ng Tondo, 21 Mayo 1599. Naging parokya sa patronato ni San Bartolome sa Tambobong (ngayo'y Malabon), 17 Mayo 1614. ipinatayo ang simbahan ni Padre Diego de Robles yari sa bato, 1622. Ipinagawa ang harapan ng . . . — — Map (db m240665) HM
Itinatag ng mga agustino bilang visita
ng Tondo, 21 mayo 1599. Kalauna'y
itinalaga ang Navotas bilang baryo ng
Malabon at ipinailalim sa parokya ng San Bartolome. Pormal na nahiwalay sa
malabon ang navotas, 11 hunyo 1859, . . . — — Map (db m240522) HM
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