Puente de España
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The Puente de España was a bridge that spanned the Pasig River in the Philippines, connecting the areas of Intramuros and Binondo, on Calle Nueva with central Manila. The span was the oldest establish
The Puente de España in 1899
The Puente Grande with wooden superstructure spanning the Pasig River as sketched in 1794 by Fernando Brambila, a member of the Malaspina Expedition.
View of Puente Grande circa 1800's.
The Puente Grande, also called the Puente de Piedra (stone bridge) after the wooden superstructure, was replaced with stone arches in 1814.
Fort Santiago
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Fort Santiago, built in 1571, is a citadel or castle built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the newly established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress i
The reconstructed main gate of Fort Santiago
Image of Saint James (Santiago)
Fort HRMC historical marker
Side facade of Fort Santiago in 1880. The edifice was partially destroyed by the earthquake of July 1880.