Fort of San Antonio Abad historical marker
Fort of San Antonio Abad historical marker, NHCP historical marker for Fort San Antonio Abad
Fort of San Antonio Abad historical marker is a commemorative plaque installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in Malate. It documents the location and history of a former military fortification that once stood at this site.
Fort of San Antonio Abad served as a military defense structure with strategic importance in Manila's colonial and post-colonial history. It stood as a guard point protecting the area until it was eventually dismantled or overtaken by urban expansion.
The marker is located in an accessible spot in Malate where you can stop and read the plaque. It takes only a few minutes to visit and learn about this forgotten piece of local history.
Location: Malate
Inception: 1937
Creator: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Address: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Boulevard
GPS coordinates: 14.56244,120.98689
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:08
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