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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Manila

 
February 10, 2026
Ad Maiorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis Gloriam Marker
1 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Ad Maiorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis Gloriam —
Ad Maiorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis Gloriam On the fourth of September of the Jubilee year 2000, His Eminence Jaime Cardinal L. Sin, D.D., Archbishop of Manila, crowned canonically the image of Nuestra Señora de la Consolacion y Correa, . . . — — Map (db m293410) HM
2 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Andres Bonifacio — (1863-1897) — Liwasang Bonifacio —
Born of humble parents in Tondo, Manila on November 1863. Andres Bonifacio founded the Katipunan, the secret society that launched the revolution against Spain in Agusut 1896. He wrote the Katipunan decalogue, some patriotic poems and essays. And . . . — — Map (db m25079) HM
3 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Ang Pagpapalaya ng Maynila / The Liberation of Manila —
Ang paglunsad ng hukbong Amerikano sa Lingayen Enero 3, 1945 ang simula ng paglaya ng Maynila at mga karatig pook sa Gitnang Luzon. Pinangunahan ng ika-37 Impanteriya na pinalakas ng Unang Kabalyaria at mga gerilyang Pilipino ang . . . — — Map (db m253787) HM
4 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Binondo — Ang Simbahan ng Binondo — Binondo Church — Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz —
In Tagalog: Dito itinatag ng mga paring Dominkano ang misyon para sa mga Intsik noong 1587 at naging parokya noong 1596. Nasira nang pumasok ang mga Ingles noong 1762. Inilipat sa paring Sekular noong 1766 at ibinalik sa Dominikano noong . . . — — Map (db m25024) HM
5 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Ang Simbahan ng Nuestra Señora de Guia — Church of Ermita —
In Tagalog: Itinayo noong 1606 na yari sa kawayan, mulawen, at pawid, ang simbahan ng Nuestra Señora de Guia ay makailang nawasak dahil sa lindol. Muling itinayo noong 1810 at nawasak noong 1945 sa labanan ng Maynila, ang imahen ng Nuestra . . . — — Map (db m25094) HM
6 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, San Nicolas — Ang Tahanan ng Kaanak ni Rizal 1903 Daang San Fernando, Maynila — House of Rizal's Relatives — 1903 San Fernando Street, Manila —
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
7 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Associacion Feminista Filipina — Philippine Feminist Association —
Founded on 30 June 1905 in Manila at the Initiative Concepcion Felix and with the collaboration of Trinidad Rizal, Clemencia Lopez, Bonifacia Delgado de Barretto, Maria Arevalo, Sofia Reyes, Helen C. Wilson, Paz Natividad VDA. de Zulueta, Maria F. . . . — — Map (db m25095) HM
8 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Ateneo de Manila —
Here once stood the Ateneo de Manila. Founded in 1817 as Escuela Pia de Manila. Administered by government in 1831 and renamed Escuela Municipak de Manila. Turned over to the Jesuits in 1859. Renamed Ateneo Municipak de Manila in 1865. Exclusive . . . — — Map (db m25162) HM
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9 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Ayuntamiento — Casa Consistoriales —
In Tagalog: Ipinatayong tahanang ng Cabildo at iba pang pinuno ng pamahalaan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Inilagay ang panulukang bato, 1735 natapos, 1738. Nasira ng lindol 1863; muling ipinatayo, 1879. Naging luklukan ng Pamahalaang kolonyal na . . . — — Map (db m25157) HM
10 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Baluarte de San Miguel —
Baluarte de San Miguel Bastion built to fortify the defenses of the Fort Santiago versus attacks from the side of the Manila Bay. Constructed under Governor-General Fausto Gongora, 1695. Forms part of the fortifications of Intramuros, which . . . — — Map (db m293454) HM
11 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Baluarte de Santa Barbara —
Baluarte de Santa Barbara First constructed as a wooden platform at the mouth of the Pasig River, 1593. Rebuilt in volcanic tuff (adobe) with storage vaults and powder magazines, 1599. Old storage vaults turned into the dungeons, with a new . . . — — Map (db m293466) HM
12 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Baluarte Maestranza Herrerias —
Baluarte Maestranza Herrerias Formed part of the walls of the Almacenes Reales (Royal Storehouses). Demolished during the occupation of the United States, 1904. Forms part of the fortifications of Intramuros, which were declared as a . . . — — Map (db m293464) HM
13 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Baluartillo de San Francisco —
Named San Francisco Javier by Governor-General Sabiniano Manrique de Lara, it protected the old postern gate when the first governor's palace was located in Fort Santiago until 1654. Restored in 1985 by the Intramuros Administration . . . — — Map (db m293451) HM
14 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — The Bamboo Garden —
The Bamboo Garden Dedicated to the World War II guerrillas in the Philippines In Memoriam 25 February 2010 — — Map (db m293463) WM
15 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Beaterio-Colegio de Santa Catalina —
Here once stood the Beaterio-Colegio de Santa Catalina. Order founded in 1633 by Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo. Known as Dominican Sisters of the Tertiary Order. Order recognized by King in 1716. Authorized to offer teacher-training courses in . . . — — Map (db m25275) HM
16 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus —
On this site stood the house of the Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus, first Filipino congregation of religous women. Founded in 1684 by Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, a Chinese mestiza from Binondo. The Archbishop of Manila approved the rules of the . . . — — Map (db m25230) HM
17 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Casa del Castellano / The Dungeons of Fort Santiago — Fort Santiago —
Casa del Castellano The Casa del Castellano or House of the Castellan was a structure that once stood on the north end of the Plaza de Armas. The building was the headquarters or residence of the castellano or . . . — — Map (db m293678) HM
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18 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — The Cathedral of Manila — Welcome! —
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
19 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Central United Methodist Church —
[Main Marker In Tagalog:] Kauna-unahang Iglesia ng Protestante sa Pilipinas. Nagsimula noong Marso 5,1899 upang mangaral sa mga Pilipino. Pinasinayaan ang unang Kapilya sa Pook na ito noong Disyembere 23,1901. Pinalitan ng Batong gusali . . . — — Map (db m25045) HM
20 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Chapel of the Franciscan Venerable Third Order —
Here once stood the Chapel of the Franciscan Venerable Third Order. Housed the Congregation of the Third Order of Saint Francis established in 1611 by Fr. Jose de Santa Maria, O.F.M. Chapel built in 1618. Stone edifice built in 1678. Renovated from . . . — — Map (db m25237) HM
21 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Charles IV, King of Spain —
Charles IV, King of Spain Monument in honor of Charles IV, King of Spain (1788-1808). Erected in gratitude for decreeing the introduction of vaccine for smallpox in the Philippines. Cast in bronze under Governor General Rafael Maria . . . — — Map (db m294582) HM
22 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes —
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
23 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Church of San Agustin —
Oldest stone church in the Philippines. Plans were approved in 1587 and completed in 1607 under the supervision successively of the Augustinian Fathers Francisco de Bustos, Ildefonso Perez, Diego de Avila and brother Alonso de Perea. Its architect . . . — — Map (db m25040) HM
24 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Church of San Vicente de Paul —
The Chapel built here in 1883 was used as Parish Church of Paco from 1898 to 1909. Parish of San Vicente de Paul erected in 1909. Present church built of concrete in 1912 to Commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the arrival of the Vincentians and . . . — — Map (db m25042) HM
25 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Ciudad Murada —
Hingdil sa natatangi nitong kahalagahan sa pamanang pangkalinangan ng sambayanang Pilipino ang Ciudad Murada Intramuros, Maynila Ay ipinahahayag bilang Pambangsang yamang pangkalinangan Pambansang Museo Ika - 22 . . . — — Map (db m294173) HM
26 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Colegio de Santa Isabel —
Here once stood the Colegio de Santa Isabel. Founded in 1632 by the Hermandad de la Santa Misericordia. Granted royal patronage in 1733. Administered by Daughters of Charity since 1862. First office of the Monte de Piedad y Caja de Ahorros . . . — — Map (db m25163) HM
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27 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — The Colegio de Santa Potenciana —
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
28 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Colegio de Santa Rosa —
Here stands the Colegio de Santa Rosa. Founded in 1750 by Mother Paula de Santissima Trinidad. Formerly called Beaterio y Casa Ensenanza and administered to the needs of the Filipina orphans. Granted royal patronage in 1774. Administration . . . — — Map (db m25282) HM
29 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — College of San Juan de Letran — Colegio de San Juan de Letran —
Founded by Diego de Santa Maria, O.P., in 1630. This institution absorbed the school of Juan Geronimo Guerrero in 1638. In 1648, after its building had been detroyed by the earthquake of 1645. The College was removed to the Parian, on which site it . . . — — Map (db m25274) HM
30 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Cosmopolitan Church —
Tagalog Itinatag bilang Cosmopoilta Student Church sa ilalim ng Pihlippine Methodist Church, Marso 1933. Itinalaga sa pook na ito, 1936. Kanlungan at sentro ng gawain ng mga kasapi ng simbahang lihim na kabilang sa kilusang . . . — — Map (db m25103) HM
31 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Cruceiro —
The Cruceiro or wayside stone across is an expression of a truly popular devotion of the Christian in the autonomous region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. It is a symbol of divine protection and place of prayer. It guides the pilgrims on their . . . — — Map (db m25290) HM
32 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Cuartel de Santa Lucia — (Santa Lucia Barracks) —
On this site, Cuartel de la Artilleria de Montana was built by Thomas Sanz, Engineer of the army during the Administration of Governor General Jose Basco y Vargas, 1781. Used as barracks by The Philippine Constabulary, 1901. Became The Philippine . . . — — Map (db m25227) HM
33 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Dambanang Rizal sa Fort Santiago —
Dambanang Rizal sa Fort Santiago Ang ladrilyong guho ay bahagi ng isa sa pinakamatandang gusali sa Fort Santiago. Itinayo bilang kuwartel para sa mga sundalong Espanyol, 1593. Dito ikinulong si Jose Rizal, 3 Nobyembre–29 Disyembre 1896, bago . . . — — Map (db m294684) HM
34 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Dr. Jose Rizal's Last Walk to Martyrdom Trail —
Dr. Jose Rizal's Last Walk to Martyrdom Trail To commemorate the centennial of Dr. Jose Rizal's martyrdom, the National Centennial Commission and the Department of Tourism have introduced Rizal's shoeprints embedded in the pavement and . . . — — Map (db m293460) HM
35 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — The Escuela Nautica de Manila —
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
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36 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Falsabraga Media Naranja —
Falsabraga Media Naranja Shaped as a half-orange, hence its name in Spanish Media Naranja. Built to reinforce the defense of the Fort Santiago from the riverside 18th Century. Forms part of the fortifications of Intramuros, which were . . . — — Map (db m293467) HM
37 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Binondo — Filipino-Chinese World War II Martyrs Memorial —
Marker Panels 1 and 2: on the north face of the memorial's base with text in Chinese and English [portions illegible] - listed units include: “Phil-Chinese Volunteer Corps”, “Anti-Jap[anese] & Puppets," "... Grand . . . — — Map (db m64666) WM
38 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Filipino·Korean Soldier Monument — 필리핀·한국 우정의 탑 —
Filipino·Korean Soldier Monument 필리핀·한국 우정의 탑 A fitting tribute to the Filipino Soldiers who fought side by side with the Korean soldiers during the Korean War. . . . — — Map (db m294112) HM WM
39 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — The First Jesuit Compound —
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
40 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — First Plenary Council of the Philippines —
First Plenary Council of the Philippines On the 7th thru the 25th of January 1953, the fifteenth year of the glorious reign of His Holiness Pope Pius XII, being President of the Republic of the Philippines His Excellency Elpidio Quirino, the . . . — — Map (db m293434) HM
41 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Former Palace of the Governors General — Palacio del Gobernador —
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
42 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Fort Santiago —
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
43 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Fort Santiago —
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
44 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Fort Santiago Honor Roll — January 1942 - February 1945 —
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
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45 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J. —
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
46 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Gate of Fort Santiago —
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
47 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — The Gomburza —
The Gomburza Monument in honor of the secular (diocesan) priests and hero-martyrs Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, collectively known as the GomBurZa. Crafted by Solomon Saprid and first erected at the Plaza Roma, 1961. Moved . . . — — Map (db m293595) HM
48 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines — Plaridel Masonic Temple —
Tagalog Nagunguna, Independiente at Pambansang Institusyong Masoniko. Itinatag ng tatlong Lohiyang Amerikano sa pahintulot ng Grand Lodge of California ng Estados Unidos ng Amerika, sa kumbensyon sa templo ng masoniko, San Luis . . . — — Map (db m25096) HM
49 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Gusaling Corazon Cojuangco Aquino —
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
50 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Hospital de San Juan de Dios —
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
51 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — In Grateful Acknowledgment of the Generous Donation by the People of the United States of America —
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
52 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — In Grateful Recognition of the Generous Donations by the People of the Philippines —
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
53 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — In Gratitude for the Generous Financial Support by the People of Spain —
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
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54 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — In Memory of the Victims of Military Sexual Slavery during the Second World War —
This historical marker is being offered in memory of the Filipina victims of Japanese Military sexual slavery during the Second World War. During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines approximately 1,000 women became victims of military . . . — — Map (db m62969) HM
55 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — In Recognition of the Generous Donation by the Japanese People —
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
56 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — The Inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines —
In this place, in front of the Legislative Building, on the morning of November 15, 1935, the Commonwealth of the Philippines was inaugurated. Archbishop Gabriel Reyes of Cebu gave the invocation. Secretary of War George H. Dern, representing the . . . — — Map (db m253929) HM
57 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Intramuros —
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
58 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Jaime L. Cardinal Sin Ground Belfry —
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
59 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — The Jesuit Compound —
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
60 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Jose Felipe del Pan — (1821 - 1891) —
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
61 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Jose Marti y Perez — (1853-1895) —
National hero of Cuba, writer, poet, journalist, pedagogue, orator. Outstanding politician and revolutionary, who organized and led the struggle for independence of his country, promoted that of Puerto Rico and Latin American and Carribean unity. . . . — — Map (db m239106) HM
62 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Jose Rizal National Monument — (1913) —
Act No. 243 granted the use of public land in Luneta as a site for the Jose Rizal Monument, 28 September 1901. The monument, entitled "Motto Stella," was the entry of Swiss sculptor Richard Kissling to the international design contest for the . . . — — Map (db m239105) HM
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63 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Juan Luna —
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
64 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Knights of Columbus Manila Council No. 1000 —
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
65 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Lapu-Lapu — (Mactan, Cebu, c. 1521) —
The chieftain of the small island of Mactan. On April 27, 1521, with a force of more than 1,000 followers, Lapu-Lapu defeated Magellan killing him. His victory over the Spaniards delayed the colonization of the Philippines until 1565. — — Map (db m293597) HM
66 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Lourdes Church and Convent —
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
67 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Tondo — Madrigal Residence Fence —
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
68 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Manila Cathedral — Roman Catholic Cathedral of Manila —
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
69 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Manila Cathedral-Basilica Carillon Bells —
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
70 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Manila High School —
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
71 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica —
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
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72 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Manila Metropolitan Theater —
In Tagalog: Nagsimula bilang isang pambansang tanghalan ayon sa disenyo ni arkitekto Juan Arellano. Pinasinayaan noong 1931. Naging tanghalan ng mga artistanf Pilipino at banyaga. Nagpalabas ng mga opera, pageant, at dulang Kastila at Ingles . . . — — Map (db m25090) HM
73 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Manuel L. Quezon —
This Monument is Dedicated to the Memory of Manuel L. Quezon (1878-1944) First President of the Senate (1916-1935) President of the Philippines (1935-1944) Erected by the Congress of the Philippines Unveiled on . . . — — Map (db m293470) HM
74 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — The Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal —
Architectural Legacy of Philippine National Artists The Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal Located on the northwestern part of Rizal Park where National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal was executed, the memorial is a dramatic focal point - a collaboration . . . — — Map (db m293472) HM
75 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Mateo Cariño — (Cordillera, c. 1898) —
The Ibaloi chieftain of Banguet who led a successful revolt against the Spanish garrison in La Trinidad in 1898. Aguinaldo made him “captain” of Baguio and head of the Igorot Army. — — Map (db m293647) HM
76 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Memorare-Manila 1945 —
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
77 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo —
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
78 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Binondo — The New Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz —
The new Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz was formerly known as Plaza Calderon de la Barca, a noted Spanish playwright. In 1981 it was renamed after the first Filipino saint, Lorenzo Ruiz, where his statue stands, in honor of this Binondo . . . — — Map (db m72413) HM
79 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — No. 1 Victoria St. —
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
80 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Our Lady of Fatima —
"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
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81 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Binondo — Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church — Filipino Parish — Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz, Binondo, Manila —
His Eminence, Jaime Cardinal Sin. D.D. Archbishop of Manila commissioned Very Rev. Msgr. Federico V. Navarro to start the restoration and reconstruction of this church on January 1977, which was finished in January 1984. In May 9, 1985, the . . . — — Map (db m209425) HM
82 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Padre Jose A. Burgos —
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
83 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Pag-aaklas ng Rehimyento ng Tayabas —
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
84 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Palacio Arzobispal —
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
85 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas / National Library of the Philippines —
Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas Ang diwa ng Pambansang Aklatan ay nagsimula nang itatag ang Museo-Biblioteca de Filipinas sa bisa ng isang Real Decreto ni Reyna Maria Cristina ng Espanya, 12 Agosto 1887. Pinasinayaan, 24 Oktubre . . . — — Map (db m294702) HM
86 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Pantaleon Villegas — (Cebu, c. 1873-1898) —
A native of Bacong, Negros Oriental. He worked in Cebu and Manila where he was inducted into the Katipunan and took the name Leon Kilat. Upon returning to Cebu, he organized the revolutionary movement in the province and started the revolution on . . . — — Map (db m294002) HM
87 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Philippine General Hospital —
Tagalog: Itinatag sa bisa ng Kautusan bilang 1688 ng Komisyon ng Pilipinas bilang dibisyon ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan, 1907 sa pamamagitan ni Dean C. Worcester, inilagay ang Panukulang bato Disyembere 8, 1908; Natapos, Nobyembere 30,1909. . . . — — Map (db m25078) HM
88 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Philippine Merchant Marine Academy —
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
89 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Philippine Post Office —
In Tagalog: Itinatag bilang tanggapan ng koreo sa Maynila 1767; Itinaas bilang distritong Pangkoreo ng Espanya, 1779; Nag panibagong tatag, 5 Disyembere 1837; Naging pangunahing sentrong pangkoreo, 1838, naging kasapi ng Universal Postal . . . — — Map (db m25080) HM
90 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Plaza de Armas —
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
91 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Plaza de España —
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
92 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Plaza de Roma —
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
93 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Plaza Moriones —
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
94 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Plaza Olivia Salamanca — Plaza Salamanca —
In memory of Olivia Salamanca, M.D., pioneer woman physician of the Philippines. Born in San Roque, Cavite on 1 July 1889; appointed government scholar in 1905; Studied in Drexel Institute, Philadelphia. Died on 11 July 1913. A devoted and compenent . . . — — Map (db m25077) HM
95 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Ermita — Plaza Salamanza —
The plaza Salamanca was named in honor of Dr. Olivia Salamanca, one of the first Filipino women doctors. In recognition of her unselfish care to the city's poor and her pioneering effort of inspiring women to compete in the male dominated . . . — — Map (db m306056) HM
96 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Plaza San Luis Complex —
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
97 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Plaza Santo Tomas —
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
98 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Plazuela de Santa Isabel — Plaza Sampalucan —
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
99 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Pope Francis Hall —
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
100 ► Philippines, Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila First District, Manila, Intramuros — Pope John Paul II — In Perpetual Memory —
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

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