Plaza de España, Manila

Name: Plaza de España
Address: Manila, Philippines

#123 among attractions in Manila

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Plaza de España, also known simply as Plaza España, is a diminutive open space in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines formed by the intersection of Andres Soriano Avenue, Solana Street and Muralla Street. It is a triangular "square" which features a monument to King Philip II of Spain after whom the Philippines was named. The square is one of 47 parks and plazas in the City of Manila maintained by the city's Park Development Office in partnership with the Intramuros Administration. It is surrounded by the Aduana Building, the BPI Intramuros building which replaced the old Santo Domingo Church destroyed during World War II, and the Banco Filipino condominium building built on a portion of the old Ayuntamiento de Manila. ()

Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 14°35'37"N, 120°58'30"E

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Plaza de España – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Rizal Shrine.

~1420 ftW
Iconic citadel and with a hero's memorial
Fort Santiago, Manila
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~840 ftSW
Historic basilica known for papal visits
Manila Cathedral, Manila
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~1710 ftS
Cultural exhibits near a historic church
San Agustin Church, Manila
9 min walk • San Agustin Church stands as a bastion of faith and history in the heart of Manila, Philippines. This architectural gem, a prime example of Philippine colonial-era architecture, is the oldest stone church in the country, with construction completed in 1607.
~1800 ftW
Museum, José Rizal, History museum
Rizal Shrine, Manila
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0.6 miNE
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SM Quiapo, Manila
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~870 ftSW
Park
Plaza de Roma, Manila
5 min walk • Plaza de Roma is an emblematic park located in the historic center of Manila, Philippines, serving as a testament to the city's rich colonial past. Nestled in the heart of Intramuros, the walled city, this square provides a serene and picturesque oasis amid the...
~1420 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Casa Manila, Manila
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila, Casa Manila stands as a testament to the opulent lifestyle during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. This museum is a replica of a 19th-century San Nicolas House that showcases the...
0.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Recto Avenue, Manila
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0.6 miS
14°35'8"N • 120°58'34"E
Intramuros Visitors Center, Manila
15 min walk • Golf
~1040 ftNE
Bridge
Jones Bridge, Manila
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~850 ftSW
Square
Book Stop Intramuros, Manila
5 min walk • The Book Stop Intramuros is a pop-up library located in Plaza Roma, Intramuros, Manila. The unit was designed and conceptualized by William Ti and commissioned in 2016 by the WTA Architecture + Design Studio. In June 2017, the management and ownership of the Book Stop Intramuros was transferred to the Intramuros Administration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza de España?

Nearby attractions include Colegio de Santa Rosa, Manila (2 min walk), Plaza Mexico, Manila (2 min walk), Puerta de Isabel II, Manila (3 min walk), Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Manila (3 min walk).

How to get to Plaza de España by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza de España:

Bus

Intramuros • Lines: P2P UBE-Robinsons (5 min walk)
Four Seasons Riviera • Lines: T330 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Escolta • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (7 min walk)
Lawton • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (12 min walk)

Light rail

Central Terminal • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
Carriedo • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)

Metro

Recto • Lines: 2 (23 min walk)
Legarda • Lines: 2 (33 min walk)