Republic of the Philippines

Intramuros Administration

"...orderly restoration and development of Intramuros..."

The Medio Baluarte de San Francisco, named after St. Francis of Assisi, was the riverside and landward defense of Fort Santiago. It complements the Baluarte de San Miguel in protecting continue reading : Medio Baluarte de San Francisco

Baluarte de San Andres named after St. Andrew, the patron of Manila, was also known as Baluarte de San Nicolas due to its proximity to San Nicolas de Tolentino Church continue reading : Baluarte de San Andres

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The Baluarte de San Francisco Dilao is one of the major bulwarks of Intramuros. It is named as such due to its proximity to the San Francisco Church, mother church continue reading : Baluarte de San Francisco de Dilao

Since the earthquake of 1863, the buildings in Plaza Moriones have been converted as barracks for the military. With the American takeover, Fort Santiago remained the military headquarters of the continue reading : American Barracks