Baluarte de San Diego, Spanish colonial fortification in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
The bastion extends from the southwestern corner of Intramuros with a distinctive ace-of-spades shape incorporating thick stone walls and multiple defensive positions.
Built between 1586 and 1587 under Jesuit priest Antonio Sedeño, the structure transformed from Fort Nuestra Señora de Guia into Baluarte de San Diego after British forces damaged it in 1762.
The fortification represents Spanish military engineering in the Philippines, featuring architectural elements that reflect 16th-century European defensive construction techniques.
Visitors can access all levels of the fortification through stone pathways, with the garden area available for private events and photography sessions.
Archaeological excavations in 1979 revealed three concentric structures within the bastion, including an inner circle measuring 8 meters in diameter with walls 1.41 meters thick.
Location: Manila
Address: HXPG+564, Sta. Lucia St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines 1002 Manila 1002 Manila
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
Phone: +636325272961
GPS coordinates: 14.58540,120.97600
Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:12
The historical monuments of Manila showcase Spanish colonial architecture and the national history of the Philippines. The city includes 16th-century fortifications like Intramuros and Fort Santiago, Catholic churches such as the neo-Romanesque cathedral and the baroque church of Saint Augustine, urban parks like Rizal Park, and museums depicting local culture. The Chinese district of Binondo and Manila Bay with its seaside promenade complete this architectural heritage.
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