Baluarte de San Diego

Manila


Fortified bastion shaped like an ace of spades dating back to 1586, making it one of the oldest stone fortifications in Intramuros.


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1. Puerta Real

0.11 MILES

This gate to the old walled city of Intramuros was built in 1663 for the exclusive use of the Spanish governor general during important state functions.

2. Reducto de San Pedro

0.11 MILES

The Spanish built this pentagonal stone redoubt outside the walls of Intramuros, and used it to store ammunition.

3. National Planetarium

0.2 MILES

The long-moribund National Planetarium was reopened in early 2017. Major upgrades include a Japanese–built projector and new blue seats in its central…

4. Site of Rizal’s Execution

0.21 MILES

At the entrance to the site of Rizal’s execution is a black granite wall inscribed with Rizal’s ‘Mi Ultimo Adios’ (My Last Farewell). Eight tableaux of…

5. Chess Plaza

0.22 MILES

A shady spot in Rizal Park where regulars test each other and look for new blood with shouts to visitors of ‘Hey Joe, do you play chess?’.

6. Open-Air Auditorium

0.23 MILES

The long-running Concert at the Park takes place at this open-air auditorium near the Central Lagoon in Rizal Park; it’s free and starts at around 6pm on…

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