Although I’ve visited Intramuros multiple ... Spanish colonial era and up until World War II. Our national hero Jose Rizal was imprisoned here shortly before his execution in 1896.

You’ll find charming miniature models of churches that stood within Intramuros’ walls before World War II (yup, it wasn’t just Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church). There’s a sketch of ...

QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — The historic Walled City of Intramuros in Manila opens its nine churches and chapels to visit this Holy Week. Walk through centuries of faith and heritage as you visit the Walled ...

Maria Orosa and her fellow World War II heroes were given a final resting place at San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila ... to bless the remains of their loved ones with holy water before the mass ...

cultural heritage – since the Spanish and Portuguese conquistadors spread this faith around the world – centered on the churches built within the vicinity of the seat of power. Latin for “within walls ...

THE Intramuros Administration (IA) has arranged for nine churches, chapels, and prayer grounds to be open to pilgrims and tourists alike during Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday (April 18 to 20) this ...