The University of Santo Tomas is one of the oldest existing universities and holds the oldest extant university charter in the Philippines and in Asia. It was founded on April 28, 1611, by the third A
The UST Main Building during its early years (1920s-1930s).
Miguel de Benavides, founder of the university
The Benavides Monument with the Main Building in the background.
The old University library in Intramuros consisted of Benavides' collection of books related to philosophy, theology, and law.
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Intramuros is the 0.67-square-kilometer historic walled area within the city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. It is administered by the Intramuros Administration with the help of the city go
History of the University of Santo Tomas
…together with Domingo de Nieva and Bernardo de Santa Catalina. It was originally conceived as a school to prepare young men for the priesthood. Located Intramuros, it was first called Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario and later renamed Colegio de Santo Tomás in memory of Dominican theologian Saint…
Intramuros Panorama View, Manila, Aug 2024
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The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception