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This was where the capital of the Republic was born in June 24, 1571.
ABOUT FORT SANTIAGO
Fort Santiago is one of the oldest fortifications in the Philippines built on 1571 on the destroyed kingdom of Rajah Sulayman, the Islamic Kingdom of Maynilad at the bank of Pasig River. The design was based on the forts in the Ancient Europe during the 16th century. It was named after St. James the Moor-slayer, known by the Spanish as Santiago Matamoros. There are also baluartes and dungeons located inside the fort.
This place served as prison for one of the Philippines' National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal and served as battle ground for Filipino, American and Japanese forces during World War 2. Now, the shrine is currently maintained by Intramuros Administration where the Rizal Shrine, Tanghalang Rajah Sulayman, and the LEGO Display is currently located.
Medium: Canon EOS 1100D
Date Taken: November 2, 2019
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Reference:
Guzman, J. E. (2018, November 5). Fort Santiago: A fortress of the past, present and future. (Philippine Information Agency) Retrieved November 9, 2019, from Philippine Information Agency: pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1014507
The site of Intramuros was originally a large Malayan-Islamic settlement named "Maynilad", ruled by three chieftains Rajah Sulayman, Lakan Dula and Rajah Matanda. The name came from "may nilad", "nilad" being a water plant whose star-shaped flowers clustered in abundance along the low-lying riverbanks. The strategic location of Maynilad, being on the Pasig River and the Manila Bay, made it an ideal location for indigenous Tagalog tribes to trade with other Asian civilizations, including Chinese and Islamic merchants who had come from China, Borneo and Indonesia. Maynilad was also the seat of power for native chiefs who ruled the area before Europeans first arrived in Luzon.
In 1564, conquistadors led by Miguel López de Legazpi sailed from New Spain (Mexico) and arrived on the island of Cebu in February 13, 1565. There they established the first Spanish colony in the archipelago. Having heard of rich resources of Manila by local natives, López de Legazpi dispatched two of his Lieutenant-commanders, Martín de Goiti and Juan de Salcedo to explore the northern regions of the Visayas.
In 1570, the Spaniards arrived in the island of Luzon. After quarrels had erupted between the Islamic natives and the Spaniards; Goiti and López de Legazpi's soldiers waged war on the people, before they were able to take control and establish a permanent settlement in the area. In 1571 after the natives were defeated in battle, López de Legazpi made a peace pact with Rajah Sulayman, Rajah Lakandula and Rajah Matanda; who, in return, handed over Manila to the Spaniards.
Citing the rich resources and location of Manila; López de Legazpi declared the area as the new capital of the Spanish colony in the Philippines on June 24, 1571. The King of Spain, delighted at the new conquest achieved by López de Legazpi and his men, awarded the city a coat of arms and declaring it Ciudad Insigne y Siempre Leal ("Distinguished and ever loyal city").
The planning of the city of Manila was commenced by López de Legazpi who had become the first Governor general on the islands. He established forts, roads, churches and schools. The plans for Intramuros were based on King Philip II's Royal Ordinance issued on July 3, 1573 in San Lorenzo, Spain. It's design was based upon a medieval castle structure and covered 64 hectares of land, surrounded by 8 metre thick stones and high walls that rise 22 metres.
Intramuros was completed in 1606 and it served as the center of political, military and religious power of the Spaniards during the time that the Philippines was a colony of Spain. Inside Intramuros; there are several Roman Catholic churches, like the Manila Cathedral and the San Agustin Church, convents and church-run schools, such as the Universidad de Santo Tomás, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran and the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, which were usually being run by religious orders such as the Dominicans, Augustinians, Franciscans and Jesuits. The Governor's Palace, the official residence of the Spanish Viceroyalties to the Philippines was originally in Intramuros before it was officially moved to Malacañang Palace and Fort Santiago. Only Spaniards and Mestizos were allowed to take part on political issues and take residence inside the walled city, Christian natives and Chinese were also allowed inside, but Spanish officials prevented them living there. The vast majority of the natives and Chinese residents lived outside the walled city.
Intramuros, located along the southern bank of the Pasig River, was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century and is the oldest district of the city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Its name, in Latin, intramuros, literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city/fortress, also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
Pictured here by www.rickyleestjohn.com we see a statue of Dr. Jose Rizal as he is imprisoned at Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila Philippines.
Tram-like tourist ride in Intramuros, Manila.
I missed the golden early morning hours for my photo-walk in Intramuros. (I woke up late.) I could have wished for more drama in the sky. I'll try to wake up early next time. Ü
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INTRAMUROS: CASA MANILA
Casa Manila is one of the museums and antique shops located within the Plaza San Luis Complex inside the ancient Walled City of Intramuros, Manila. The design was based on the concept of "Bahay Na Bato", an upgraded version of nipa hut or "Bahay Kubo" with accents of Spanish, Austronesian, and Chinese architecture. It is also a three-story structure modeled on the Binondo house of the prominent merchant Don Severino Mendoza. The house features traditional rooms as well as antique objects the rich used during the 17th to 19th centuries.
Medium: Canon EOS 4000D
Edited through Adobe Photoshop 2020
Date Taken: February 5, 2023
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Reference:
Wagner, D. P. (2005). Casa Manila Museum, Manila. Retrieved from Fabulous Philippines: www.fabulousphilippines.com/casa-manila.html
INTRAMUROS: CASA MANILA
Casa Manila is one of the museums and antique shops located within the Plaza San Luis Complex inside the ancient Walled City of Intramuros, Manila. The design was based from the concept of "Bahay Na Bato", an upgraded version of nipa hut or "Bahay Kubo" with accents of Spanish, Austronesian, and Chinese architecture. It is also a three-storey structure modeled on the Binondo house of the prominent merchant Don Severino Mendoza. The house features the traditional rooms as well as antique objects the rich was used during 17th to 19th century.
Medium: Canon EOS 4000D
Edited through Adobe Photoshop CS6
Date Taken: November 2, 2019
Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved.
Reference:
Wagner, D. P. (2005). Casa Manila Museum, Manila. Retrieved from Fabulous Philippines: www.fabulousphilippines.com/casa-manila.html
Casa Manila is one of the museums and antique shops located within the Plaza San Luis Complex inside the ancient Walled City of Intramuros, Manila. The design was based from the concept of "Bahay Na Bato", an upgraded version of nipa hut or "Bahay Kubo" with accents of Spanish, Austronesian, and Chinese architecture. It is also a three-storey structure modeled on the Binondo house of the prominent merchant Don Severino Mendoza. The house features the traditional rooms as well as antique objects the rich was used during 17th to 19th century.
Medium: Canon EOS 4000D
Date Taken: November 2, 2019
Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved.
Reference:
Wagner, D. P. (2005). Casa Manila Museum, Manila. Retrieved from Fabulous Philippines: www.fabulousphilippines.com/casa-manila.html
The site of Intramuros was originally a large Malayan-Islamic settlement named "Maynilad", ruled by three chieftains Rajah Sulayman, Lakan Dula and Rajah Matanda. The name came from "may nilad", "nilad" being a water plant whose star-shaped flowers clustered in abundance along the low-lying riverbanks. The strategic location of Maynilad, being on the Pasig River and the Manila Bay, made it an ideal location for indigenous Tagalog tribes to trade with other Asian civilizations, including Chinese and Islamic merchants who had come from China, Borneo and Indonesia. Maynilad was also the seat of power for native chiefs who ruled the area before Europeans first arrived in Luzon.
In 1564, conquistadors led by Miguel López de Legazpi sailed from New Spain (Mexico) and arrived on the island of Cebu in February 13, 1565. There they established the first Spanish colony in the archipelago. Having heard of rich resources of Manila by local natives, López de Legazpi dispatched two of his Lieutenant-commanders, Martín de Goiti and Juan de Salcedo to explore the northern regions of the Visayas.
In 1570, the Spaniards arrived in the island of Luzon. After quarrels had erupted between the Islamic natives and the Spaniards; Goiti and López de Legazpi's soldiers waged war on the people, before they were able to take control and establish a permanent settlement in the area. In 1571 after the natives were defeated in battle, López de Legazpi made a peace pact with Rajah Sulayman, Rajah Lakandula and Rajah Matanda; who, in return, handed over Manila to the Spaniards.
Citing the rich resources and location of Manila; López de Legazpi declared the area as the new capital of the Spanish colony in the Philippines on June 24, 1571. The King of Spain, delighted at the new conquest achieved by López de Legazpi and his men, awarded the city a coat of arms and declaring it Ciudad Insigne y Siempre Leal ("Distinguished and ever loyal city").
The planning of the city of Manila was commenced by López de Legazpi who had become the first Governor general on the islands. He established forts, roads, churches and schools. The plans for Intramuros were based on King Philip II's Royal Ordinance issued on July 3, 1573 in San Lorenzo, Spain. It's design was based upon a medieval castle structure and covered 64 hectares of land, surrounded by 8 metre thick stones and high walls that rise 22 metres.
Intramuros was completed in 1606 and it served as the center of political, military and religious power of the Spaniards during the time that the Philippines was a colony of Spain. Inside Intramuros; there are several Roman Catholic churches, like the Manila Cathedral and the San Agustin Church, convents and church-run schools, such as the Universidad de Santo Tomás, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran and the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, which were usually being run by religious orders such as the Dominicans, Augustinians, Franciscans and Jesuits. The Governor's Palace, the official residence of the Spanish Viceroyalties to the Philippines was originally in Intramuros before it was officially moved to Malacañang Palace and Fort Santiago. Only Spaniards and Mestizos were allowed to take part on political issues and take residence inside the walled city, Christian natives and Chinese were also allowed inside, but Spanish officials prevented them living there. The vast majority of the natives and Chinese residents lived outside the walled city.
Fort Santiago is the oldest building in Manila at the north end of the city. The historic area is called Intramuros (Inside the Walls), and some of the walls remain, though many were damaged by earthquakes and wars.
The sky was gray all day, with only a small amount of rain shortly after I took this photo.
Intramuros , PHILIPPINES , Sony NEX-5n , E18-55mm/F3.5-5.6
昔々、スペイン人がフィリピンに来た時に最初に造った町の名残です。
古い街並み、石畳、教会、学校など良い雰囲気です。
inside the old walled city of intramuros, one of the earliest spanish settlements in the philippines. this place is very popular for school excursions and activites for education and historical purposes. i recall when i first visited this place 60years ago for a school field trip, it was awesome! back then we were only accompanied by our school advisers and personnel. nowadays, parents or guardians are encouraged to come . otherwise, provide a letter why they can't then make them sign waivers. at the time of this shot i counted over 20 tourist buses from various provinces of luzon