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The gates of Intramuros refer to the original eight gates of the Walled City of Intramuros in Manila, built during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. The gates are called by the original Spanish word for "gate", puerta (plural: puertas ).
The Imperial Japanese Army was pushed back, eventually retreating into the Intramuros district. General MacArthur, though opposed to the bombing of the walled city, approved heavy shelling, which resulted in deaths of over 16,665 Japanese within Intramuros. [20] Two of the eight gates of Intramuros were badly damaged by American tanks.
The monument was supposed to be erected in Cebu, near the environs where Magellan perished, however it was built near the Isabel II gate and the Puente de España. [1] It was relocated in 1904 in Paseo de Magallanes front of the Intendencia building and beside the Commission of Census Building in Intramuros, Manila. [2]
Pages in category "Buildings and structures in Intramuros" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Santa Lucia Gate, or Puerta de Santa Lucia, was built at the end of Calle Real del Parian. It also served as the principal egress going to the seashore. It was built by Governor General Jose Basco y Vargas from 1778 up to 1787 during the reign of King Carlos III. The planning for the construction of the gate started in 1781, and was ...
The Intramuros Administration (IA) is an agency of the Department of Tourism of the Philippines that is mandated to orderly restore, administer, and develop the historic walled area of Intramuros that is situated within the modern City of Manila as well as to insure that the 16th- to 19th-century Philippine-Spanish architecture remains the general architectural style of the walled area.
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The Palacio Arzobispal (Archbishop’s Palace) is the official residence of the Archbishop of Manila, located in Intramuros, Manila. The Archiepiscopal Palace of Manila was established as one of the five episcopal palaces in the Philippines .