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Map of Manila ca. 1713
Map of Manila ca. 1713, by Antonio Fernandez Rojas.
In 1571, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi directed the construction of a fort at the mouth of the river, a church for the religious and one hundred and fifty houses. Intramuros was a four-kilometer pentagonal stretch of land. The head was Fort Santiago, together with the Governor's palace on the north,presiding over the public square.
About two hundred and fifty people mostly military men, dwelt inside the new citadel, a strong and lively city. Thus Intramuros was born.
Map of Manila ca. 1713
Map of Manila ca. 1713, by Antonio Fernandez Rojas.
In 1571, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi directed the construction of a fort at the mouth of the river, a church for the religious and one hundred and fifty houses. Intramuros was a four-kilometer pentagonal stretch of land. The head was Fort Santiago, together with the Governor's palace on the north,presiding over the public square.
About two hundred and fifty people mostly military men, dwelt inside the new citadel, a strong and lively city. Thus Intramuros was born.