Baluarte de San Andres
The Baluarte de San Andres is a bastion in Intramuros, which is a part of the Spanish colonial fortification in the historic Walled City. It was built in 1603 to protect the Puerto Real and the southeastern part of Intramuros.Photo: Judgefloro, CC0.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: Spanish colonial fortification in Manila
- Also known as: “Baluarte De San Andres” and “Baluarte de San Andrés”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include San Agustin Church and Fernanda Balboa historical marker.
San Agustin Church
Church
Photo: Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation and Cincture, also known as the San Agustin Church and Immaculate Conception Parish, is a Roman Catholic church under the auspices of the Order of Saint Augustine located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila, Philippines. San Agustin Church is situated 410 metres northwest of Baluarte de San Andres.
Fernanda Balboa historical marker
Memorial
Photo: E911a, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Fernanda Balboa historical marker is a memorial.
National Planetarium
Museum
Photo: Judgefloro, Public domain.
The National Planetarium, also known as the National Museum Planetarium, was a planetarium owned and operated by the National Museum of the Philippines in Manila. National Planetarium is situated 350 metres south of Baluarte de San Andres.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Manila and Intramuros.
Manila
Photo: TheCoffee, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Manila is the capital of the Philippines and a major attraction in terms of culture and heritage in the country. Sprawling, congested and polluted will likely be the first words to enter your mind when you think of Manila but don't let that impression stop…
Intramuros
Intramuros, also known as the Ciudad Murada because of its most famous feature: a nearly 5-km-long circuit of massive stone walls and fortifications that almost completely surrounds the entire district, is the historic centre and oldest district of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.
Southeast Manila
Photo: Judgefloro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The districts of Paco, Pandacan, San Andres Bukid, and Santa Ana form a vast working-class area on the southeast of Manila. Though they have become homes for the lower class, the districts maintain their history and culture.
Baluarte de San Andres
- Categories: building, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Pasay, Southern Manila District, Metro Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
14.58707° or 14° 35′ 14″ northLongitude
120.97863° or 120° 58′ 43″ eastHeight
8 metres (26 feet)Open location code
7Q62HXPH+RFOpenStreetMap ID
way 331628853OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=yesOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q48817289
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Baluarte de San Andres” goes by many names.
- French: “Bastion de San Andrés”
- German: “Bastion von San Andrés”
- Portuguese: “Bastião de San Andrés”
- Spanish: “Baluarte de San Andrés”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Intramuros Police Community Precinct and Department of Labor and Employment.
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