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Fort Santiago

Fort Santiago (Spanish: Fuerza de Santiago Tagalog: Moog ng Santiago) is a citadel first built by Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi for the new established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress is part of the structures of the walled city of Manila referred to as Intramuros ("within the walls"). The fort is one of the most important historical sites in Manila. Several lives were lost in its prisons during the Spanish Colonial Period and World War II.

Located at 14.595, 120.969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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National Shrines of the Philippines, Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, Spanish colonial infrastructures in the Philippines, Spanish Colonial Fortifications of the Philippines, Landmarks in the Philippines, Forts in the Philippines, Visitor attractions in Manila

Binondo, Manila

Binondo is an enclave in Manila primarily populated by ethnic Chinese living in the Philippines. It is the oldest Chinatown in the world, established in 1594. Historically, this was where the Spanish permitted converted sangleys, their indigenous Filipino wives, and their mixed-race descendants, the mestizos de sangley or Chinese mestizos, to reside. Similarly, Parían, an area near Intramuros, was where the Spanish first restricted unconverted Chinese immigrants.

Located at 14.6, 120.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.281 miles away.
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Districts of Manila, Chinatowns in Asia, Central business districts in the Philippines

San Agustin Church, Manila

San Agustin Church is a Roman Catholic church under the auspices of The Order of St. Augustine, located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila. In 1993, San Agustin Church was one of four Philippine churches constructed during the Spanish colonial period to be designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, under the collective title Baroque Churches of the Philippines. It was named a National Historical Landmark by the Philippine government in 1976.

Located at 14.5889, 120.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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National Cultural Treasures of the Philippines, Religious buildings completed in 1607, Augustinian monasteries in the Philippines, World Heritage Sites in the Philippines, Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines, Baroque architecture in the Philippines, National Historical Landmarks of the Philippines, Landmarks in the Philippines, Churches in Manila, Spanish Colonial architecture in the Philippines, 17th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Visitor attractions in Manila

Colegio de San Juan de Letran

The Colegio de San Juan de Letran, (CSJL, Filipino: Kolehiyo ng San Juan de Letran, colloquially, "Letran") is a private Roman Catholic institution of learning located in Intramuros, Manila, in the Philippines. The college was founded in 1620. Colegio de San Juan de Letran has the distinction of being the oldest college in the Philippines and the oldest secondary institution in Asia. It is owned and administered by the friars of the Order of Preachers of the Philippine Dominican Province.

Located at 14.5932, 120.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Spanish colonial infrastructures in the Philippines, Education in the Philippines, Education in Laguna (province), 1620 establishments

Rizal Shrine

The Rizal Shrine dedicated to the lifework of José Rizal is located on Santa Clara Street, Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Philippines. This is a fortified complex which houses the building the Philippines' national hero spent his last night and where his family later found concealed in an oil lamp, the famous poem Mi último adiós (My Last Farewell).

Located at 14.5944, 120.97 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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National Shrines of the Philippines, Landmarks in the Philippines, Museums in Manila, History museums in the Philippines, Biographical museums

Saint Stephen's High School

St. Stephen's High School, an Episcopalian school, is situated in the Binondo district of Manila. It is one of the major Chinese Filipino schools in Manila. The school offers courses of study from Pre-Nursery to High School 4 and has less than 2000 students in all departments. Originally known as St. Stephen's Girl's School, it was founded on July 22, 1917 by St. Stephen's Mission composed of the Rector and the Chinese members of the church.

Located at 14.6086, 120.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Chinese schools in Metro Manila, Educational institutions in Manila, Educational institutions established in 1917

Carriedo LRT Station

Carriedo LRT Station is a station on the Manila LRT Yellow Line (LRT-1). Like all other LRT-1 stations, Carriedo station is above-ground. The station is located in Santa Cruz in Manila. The station is named after Carriedo Street, which is near the station. It is the only station in the entire LRT system with a canopy roof.

Located at 14.599, 120.981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Manila Light Rail Transit System stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Baroque Churches of the Philippines

The Baroque Churches of the Philippines is the official designation to a collection of four Spanish-era churches in the Philippines, upon its inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003. They are also one of the most treasured in the Country. The collection is composed of the following: San Agustin Church in Manila Santa Maria Church in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur San Agustin Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte Sto.

Located at 14.59, 120.97 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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National Cultural Treasures of the Philippines, World Heritage Sites in the Philippines, Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines, Baroque architecture in the Philippines, Baroque churches

Bahay Tsinoy

The Bahay Tsinoy (literally Chinese-Filipino House) is a museum located in the Intramuros (Old Walled City) section of Manila. Housed within the Kaisa-Angelo King Heritage Center building, the museum documents the history, lives and contributions of the Chinese in the Philippine life and history. The museum was designed by Eva Penamora in collaboration with the late architect Honrado Fernandez in 1996, and completed and inaugurated in 1999. Kaisa Para sa Kaunlaran, Inc.

Located at 14.5908, 120.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Museums in Manila, Ethnic museums, Art museums and galleries in the Philippines, Manila, Heritage Houses in the Philippines, Historic house museums in the Philippines, Houses in the Philippines, Landmarks in the Philippines, Museums in the Philippines, National Cultural Treasures of the Philippines, National museums, Natural history museums, Neoclassical architecture in the Philippines, Spanish colonial period in the Philippines

St. Stephen's Parish, Manila

St. Stephen's Parish, pro-cathedral, is the oldest Chinese Protestant church in the Philippines (the oldest Chinese church in the Philippines is the Binondo Church). It was established in 1903. The church is situated in the Sta. Cruz district of Manila, adjacent to St. Stephen's High School. Its former rector, The Very Rev. Dr. Patrick Tanhuanco, is now the dean of St. Andrew's Theological Seminary in Quezon City.

Located at 14.6082, 120.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Churches in Manila, Anglican churches in Asia

Chiang Kai Shek College

Chiang Kai Shek College is a Chinese-Filipino institution of higher learning founded by overseas Chinese-Filipinos, recognized by the government of Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of China(Taiwan). The school offers programs in the preschool, elementary, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels. It is the largest Filipino-Chinese school in population in the Philippines. The school is located at 1274 Padre Algue St. Tondo, Manila, Philippines.

Located at 14.6076, 120.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Chinese schools in Metro Manila, Universities and colleges in the Philippines, High schools in the Philippines, Educational institutions established in 1939, Chiang Kai-shek

Port of Manila

The Port of Manila (Filipino: Pantalan ng Maynila) is the largest seaport in the Philippines, and is the premier international shipping gateway to the country. It is located in the vicinity of Manila Bay.

Located at 14.6082, 120.956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.281 miles away.
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Ports and harbors of the Philippines, Spanish colonial infrastructures in the Philippines, Transportation in Manila

Architecture of the Philippines

The architecture of the Philippines is a reflection of the history and heritage of the country. The most prominent historic constructions in the archipelago are from the Spanish, Japanese, Malay, Hindu, Chinese, and American cultures. The pre-colonial architecture of the Philippines consisted of the Nipa hut made from natural materials but there are some traces of large-scale construction before the Spanish colonizers came but not well documented.

Located at 14.5889, 120.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Philippine architecture

Gregorio Perfecto High School

Gregorio Perfecto High School is a high school in Ricafort St. near Juan Luna, Tondo, Manila, Philippines that started as the Ismar annex of Florentino Torres High School.

Located at 14.61, 120.971 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1958, High schools in the Philippines, Educational institutions in Manila

Philippine Cultural College

Philippine Cultural College is a Chinese-Filipino school located in Manila and Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines, established in June 23, 1923 by the Philippine Chinese Educational Association. PCC is the first and the oldest Chinese-Filipino secondary school in the Philippines. It is a non-stock, non-profit, and non-sectarian co-educational education institution offering pre-school, and PAASCU-accredited grade school and high school.

Located at 14.6075, 120.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Chinese schools in Metro Manila, Universities and colleges in the Philippines

Manila Cathedral

The Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica, officially known as the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and informally as Manila Cathedral, is a prominent Latin Rite Roman Catholic basilica located in Manila, Philippines, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Principal Patroness of the Philippines.

Located at 14.5915, 120.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Basilica churches in Asia, Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines, Roman Catholic cathedrals in the Philippines, Churches in Manila, Romanesque Revival architecture, Visitor attractions in Manila

Universidad de Manila

The Universidad de Manila (UdM) (formerly known as City College of Manila and also known as Gat Andrés Bonifacio University) is a public university in Manila, Philippines. It is one of the two city-funded universities of Manila, The main campus of Universidad De Manila, which houses the Administration Building of the Division of City Schools-Manila, is at the heart of the Mehan Garden adjacent to the Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila City Library and the Light Rail Transit Central Terminal.

Located at 14.5997, 120.981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1995, Universities and colleges in the Philippines, Local colleges and universities in the Philippines, Educational institutions in Manila, City-funded universities of Manila

Holy Child Catholic School

Currently located at Plaza Hernandez in Tondo, Manila, the Philippines. It sits beside the Santo Niño de Tondo Parish.

Located at 14.6074, 120.968 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.281 miles away.
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Educational institutions in Manila, Educational institutions established in 1945

Manila Central Post Office

The Manila Central Post Office is the central post office of the city of Manila, Philippines. It is the head office of the Philippine Postal Corporation, and houses the country's main mail sorting-distribution operations. Designed by Juan M. Arellano, the post office building was built in neoclassical architecture in 1926. It was severely damaged in World War II, and rebuilt in 1946 preserving most of its original design.

Located at 14.5955, 120.979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Post office buildings, Buildings and structures in Manila, Postal system of the Philippines, Neoclassical architecture in the Philippines

Jones Bridge

Jones Bridge is a bridge that spans the Pasig River in the city Philippines connecting the districts of Binondo on Rosario Street (Calle Rosario, now Quintin Paredes St) with the center of Manila. The previous bridge that connected the two districts was the Puente Grande (Great Bridge), later called the Puente de España (Bridge of Spain) located one block upriver on Nueva Street (Calle Nueva, now E. T. Yuchengco St), the span considered to be the oldest established in the Philippines.

Located at 14.5958, 120.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Bridges in the Philippines, Neoclassical architecture in the Philippines

Puente de España

Puente de España or the Bridge of Spain was a bridge that spanned the Pasig River in the Philippines connecting the districts of Binondo and Sta. Cruz on Calle Nueva (now E.T. Yuchengco St) with the center of downtown Manila. The span was the oldest established in the country before it was damaged by flood in 1914. The bridge was replaced by Jones Bridge that was started 1916 and completed in 1921, located one block downriver from Puente de España on Calle Rosario (now Quintin Paredes St).

Located at 14.5961, 120.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Bridges in the Philippines, Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, Spanish colonial infrastructures in the Philippines

Davao Chinatown

Davao Chinatown, also known as Mindanao Chinatown, is the only Chinatown in Mindanao, Philippines. It is located in Davao City. At around 44 hectares, it is at the center of numerous business establishments, of which a great majority is owned by Chinese Filipinos. The Davao Chinatown encompasses the areas of Ramon Magsaysay Avenue, Monteverde Avenue, Sta. Ana Avenue, and Leon Garcia Street.

Located at 14.6, 120.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.281 miles away.
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Chinatowns in Asia, Davao City

Binondo Church

Binondo Church, also known as Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, is located in the District of Binondo, Manila fronting Plaza Calderón de La Barca, in the Philippines. This church was founded by Dominican priests in 1596 to serve their Chinese converts to Christianity. The original building was destroyed in 1762 by British bombardment.

Located at 14.6, 120.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines, Basilica churches in Asia

Santa Cruz Bridge

Santa Cruz Bridge was a bridge that spanned the Pasig River in the city of Manila in the Republic of the Philippines. The steel truss bridge was the fourth to span the river connecting the district of Santa Cruz from Plaza Goiti to Arroceros Street in the old city center of Manila. The construction of the bridge was started by the Spanish colonial government in Manila but completed by the Americans after gaining sovereignty of the country from Spain after the Spanish-American War.

Located at 14.5968, 120.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Bridges in the Philippines

Plaza de Roma

Plaza de Roma, also known as Plaza Roma, is one of two major public squares in Intramuros, Manila. It is bounded by Andres Soriano Avenue (formerly Calle Aduana) to the north, Cabildo Street to the east, Santo Tomas Street to the south, and General Antonio Luna Street (formerly Calle Real del Palacio) to the west. The plaza is considered the center of Intramuros.

Located at 14.5921, 120.973 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.282 miles away.
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Plazas in the Philippines, Landmarks in the Philippines, Visitor attractions in Manila