The circular fort of Baluarte de San Diego, in Manila’s ‘Walled City’ of Intramuros was
built between 1586 and 1663 and designed by Jesuit priest Antonio Sedeño to defend Manila’s southern bayside boundary before being damaged by war and earthquakes and eventually restored. It’s one of the oldest structures in Manila entering from a surrounding garden park-like area. (Sept. 14, 2025)
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Me at the circular fort of Baluarte de San Diego, in Manila’s ‘Walled City’ of Intramuros. (Sept. 14, 2025)
The circular fort of Baluarte de San Diego, in Manila’s ‘Walled City’ of Intramuros. (Sept. 14, 2025)
The circular fort of Baluarte de San Diego, in Manila’s ‘Walled City’ of Intramuros. (Sept. 14, 2025)
The circular fort of Baluarte de San Diego, in Manila’s ‘Walled City’ of Intramuros. (Sept. 14, 2025)
Walking on the north portion of the rampart from the Baluarte de San Francisco de Dilao, with its entryway in front of my hotel, the Bayleaf, in Manila’s Intramuros. (Sept. 15, 2025)
Walking along the ramparts of the Baluarte de San Francisco de Dilao in Manila’s Intramuros. (Sept. 15, 2025)
The Baluarte de San Francisco de Dilao in Manila’s Intramuros where the canons are lined up at the ready. (Sept. 15, 2025)
Walking on the north portion of the rampart from the Baluarte de San Francisco de Dilao in Manila’s Intramuros. (Sept. 15, 2025)
Walking on the north portion of the rampart from the Baluarte de San Francisco de Dilao in Manila’s Intramuros with the greenery from the long covered in moat. (Sept. 15, 2025)
Walking on the north portion of the rampart from the Baluarte de San Francisco de Dilao in Manila’s Intramuros with views of the walled city. (Sept. 15, 2025)
Bricks dated from 1861 mixed in with bricks dated from 1981 along the ramparts from the Baluarte de San Francisco de Dilao in Manila’s Intramuros. (Sept. 15, 2025)
Walking on the north portion of the rampart from the Baluarte de San Francisco de Dilao in Manila’s Intramuros with views of the walled city. (Sept. 15, 2025)
Peering down into the ASEAN Garden along the ramparts by the nearby Puerta del Parian in Manila’s Intramuros. The area is designed as a tranquil, green space with open areas and lush greenery. (Sept. 15, 2025)
Views of the ASEAN Garden as seen from the ramparts of Manila’s Intramuros. (Sept. 15, 2025)
Good thing I have on my Merrill’s, this rampart along the walls in Manila’s Intramuros took time and concentration to get through. (Sept. 15, 2025)
Also, I want to officially apologize to these ugly, bulky Merrell Women’s Moab 2 Waterproof Hiking Shoes because even though I called them brogan, they have kept my feet dry as I stepped through a variety of water puddles while also walking along a variety of uneven surfaces. I complained about bringing you on my travels but now that I’ve seen how helpful you have been, I want to apologize for being superficial and ungrateful. Thank you for your service. (Sept. 15, 2025)
Views of Intramuros from the ramparts of Manila’s murallas or walls. (Sept. 15, 2025)