#Intramuros

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Yohji Yamamoto for Intramuros No.95 (2001) Yohji Yamamoto for Adidas Autumn/Winter 2001-2002

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WHAT DO YOU MEAN ISHOWSPEED IS IN FUCKING INTRAMUROS

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February 19, 2024

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INTRAMUROS

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City Shots 6 (2024)

One of my long overdue personal trips was one I spent in the Old City. I've made plans to visit the place before but due to unexpected upheavals (with me moving last year and all), it took until Lent 2024 for me to actually do so. If you haven't been following me, I have a longstanding interest in historic Philippine architecture which had its roots nearly 10 years ago when I started building colonial-themed houses in the Sims 3.

My trip was, like the one in 2022 before it, made during Lent. Unlike in 2022, however, I traveled alone, which gave me plenty of opportunities to explore Plaza San Luis and its neighbors.

I only had time to explore the area around Plaza San Luis and three of its museums (only two of which I elected to share). Inasmuch as I would want to take pictures of the rest of the city's museums (including the ones situated at Fort Santiago) and the other structures around the district, I ran out of time and energy due to how mercilessly hot the day was.

Like with my previous post, more information is shown under the cut.

Camera: iPhone 11

Date: 26 March 2024

Location: Plaza San Luis Complex, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

Usage: By request. Noncommercial only.

The Old City of Intramuros (meaning "Within the Walls") was the nucleus of modern Manila, built over the flattened remains of the fortress city-state encountered by the conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legaspi in 1570. The city was the crown jewel of the Spanish Philippines and was once the home of the city's elite. Today, the city's residents comprise mostly of students and informal settlers, with the majority of people being tourists and the people who work in the businesses supporting the tourism industry.

Many of the sites in the city are in various states of ruin and restoration, very few of which besides the walls being the original structures at all. Most of the buildings in the city (including the entirety of Plaza San Luis) consist of reconstructed replicas. The Casa Manila Museum (the large yellow structure) isn't even based on a structure from the Old City but is a rebuilt building from a different district altogether.

The only building from the era that survived to be restored is San Agustin Church, the oldest surviving colonial stone structure in the country. Much of the Old City was destroyed toward the end of World War II.

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Last week I went to Intramuros with my sis. I also brought my Hiiragi plushie because I want to join the adventure before going home. Long overdue post lol.

Intramuros

A patch of 0.67 square kilometer area lined by walls. An enclosure built by Spaniards in Manila during 16th century after conquering the natives. Throughout history, Intramuros has become an important place of trade, political, military and cultural affairs.

As expected, there's lots of tourists, local and foreign alike.

Upon arrival we had fruit shakes first.

Not far off from the store there's an ongoing shoot. If I'm not mistaken it's for "Pulang Araw" (tl: Red Sun) - Historical drama set in WWII. The other actors were wearing Japanese military uniforms. My eyesight seem to be really bad that day but I think the two actors sitting are Mikoy Morales and Alden Richards. Also, my camera sucks so pic quality is -100.

After mango shake we proceeded to the Museum. I don't have much to say but it's beautiful in there. I enjoyed staring at the old furniture and decoration (will dump post more pics later). Not only does my camera sucks, my photography skills was not on good play that day, one of the reasons why sis is so upset with me lol.

I know it's hotter in my hometown but the heat in Intramuros is strong enough to give me mild headache. Thus early lunch before continuing.

We made a quick stop at the Cathedral and had ice cream.

Fort Santiago

Built in 16th century by Spaniards after conquering Rajah Soliman and is one of the oldest fortifications in Manila. The fort was used as headquarters by Spanish, British, American and Japanese forces in the past. Declared as a Shrine of Freedom and restored post-WWII.

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Little stroll up the walls

The place is huge. Shops are near one of the entrance.

We tired ourselves walking all around but the highlights are the dungeon and Rizal Shrine.

Jose Rizal

One of the many Philippine heroes. Man of many talents and profession who played an important part in Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He is also notable for his literary works, particularly with his novels "Noli Me Tangere" (alt. title: The Social Cancer) and sequel "El Filibusterismo" (alt. title: The Reign of Greed).

Lots of Artifacts on display. There's also the recreated prison cell of Rizal. His novels on display "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo", his last letter "Mi Ultimo Adios" are all replicas. I wish they were the original copies but they are somewhere else (National Library if I'm correct).

But this one down below is an actual part of backbone of Rizal.

Dungeons of Fort Santiago

Just below the ground, it's original purpose was to store gunpowder. During WWII, the place was used to imprison guerrillas and civilians. The prisoners suffered due to combined effects of being placed in the dungeons.

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I'm a short person (just a lil over 150cm) but even I had to crouch just to get through the entrance. The interior though is large enough for tall people. Later on I hid Hiiragi in the pouch bag so I won't accidentally drop him.

Like what can be very slightly seen to my left, there are life-size figures, depicting different scenarios of torture and imprisonment.

Aside from the figures, there are pictures lining up the walls. Pictures of gruesome horrors of WWII, mostly killings done by Japanese military.

They are of course, in black and white but they are clear and detailed. I did not bother taking photos because they are definitely gruesome and horrifying. Like there's this one particular picture where the person's **** was ******.

The place is dry, cool and dark (if the lights are to be removed). It felt heavy and unsettling as we walk through the dungeons.

After we exited the dungeon, we walked some more, had some fruit tea to cool down before leaving.

I made Hiiragi pose in front of Jose Rizal's statue. Hero meets another hero.

PART 2: BINONDO CHINATOWN

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educational tour @ intramuros, manila. ‘24 Nov.

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Rainy day in Intramuros

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83-2614 - Manila Catheral

This is the first sketch I did after the initial talk of Enrique Flores at the ICM workshop on Saturday. Enrique gave us 40 tips on sketching, one of which was about including people to give a sense of scale – so I deliberately included the crowds outside the Cathedral. For a change I also masked off the edges of this sketch before painting (instead of using a wobbly line)…got to get some washi…

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Febuary 26, 2024

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neon valorant but shes in 1800s intramuros

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Well I’m gonna post it here cause i can’t post it on Instagram for a reason. It is the first time that someone take a picture of me without asking him.

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City Shots 5 (2022)

My opportunities to visit heritage sites have been few and far in between, what with recent upheavals and major life milestones coming about. Unlike in the 2010s, where I could make these trips on a whim, things were different in the 2020s. Up until I earned enough to go on trips on my own, I largely traveled with my family, especially during the pandemic. The images taken here were taken during Holy Week, when my father agreed to do our annual Visita Iglesia in the Old City of Intramuros.

The shots were taken using two phones (an older phone was used in some shots as a precautionary measure against thieves). Due to the afternoon heat, my family could only go down one road rather than pray through all the stations scattered in the district. Despite this setback, I had enough time in between prayer to take a modest selection of images of the reconstructed and themed structures of the city.

This is the first of two parts. View the second post here.

Important historic notes (including one about the street art) below the cut!

Camera: iPhone 6 and iPhone 7

Location: Plaza Roma, Luna Street, various side streets, and the Plaza San Luis Complex, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

Date: 14 April 2022

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Only one building complex, the San Agustin Church and convent, truly survived the bombings of World War II. Older historic buildings (including the Manila Cathedral and the Ayuntamiento de Manila) had to be rebuilt. One building, the Casa Manila Museum, was a reconstructed structure from a different district altogether.

Some of the newer buildings were also made to superficially resemble 18th and 19th Century colonial buildings. The district's current administration mandated that all new structures in the city must be in that style to preserve its atmosphere. The result is not quite an authentic historic district but what feels sometimes like a theme park version of one.

Featured in the parking lot street art is Manila's heraldic animal, the "sea lion," a chimerical mix of the front parts of a lion and the tail of a fish (not to be confused with the animal of the same name). The coat of arms of Manila, which included this creature, was first bestowed upon the city by King Philip II on the 20th of March 1596. This is not to be confused with the Singaporean merlion, which is a chimerical beast with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, first used in 1964.

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Intramuros, Manila A place to hangout with your friends or family, and it can also remove you stress and problems when you go here Intramus is located to Metro Manila, Historic Intramuros is home to sites from the Spanish era, such as Fort Santiago, which has a huge stone gate and a shrine honoring José Rizal, the national hero.

Religious artwork and statues can be found in the San Agustin Church museum, while bronze carvings and stained glass windows can be found in the elaborate Manila Cathedral. Horse-drawn carriages (kalesa) travel the area's cobblestone streets, and Casa Manila museum is filled with art and furnishings from the Spanish colonial era. My Journey to this place is like having the feeling of being a time traveler lost in the echoes of the past as I strolled around the charming streets of Intramuros in Metro Manila. Every step on the cobblestone streets reverberated with the richness of Filipino heritage, and the weathered walls whispered stories of the legacy of Spanish colonization.