Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila

#216 among attractions in Manila

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Polytechnic University of the Philippines is a research and coeducational state university in the Philippines. It was founded on 19 October 1904, as the Manila Business School and as part of Manila's public school system. It was eventually promoted to chartered state university in 1978, by virtue of Presidential Decree 1341. PUP has more than 20 campuses and extensions across Central Luzón, Southern Luzón and Metro Manila. With over 70,000 enrolled students, PUP claims to be the largest state university in the Philippines by student population. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 14°35'53"N, 121°0'38"E

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AnonasSanta MesaManila Philippines

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Polytechnic University of the Philippines – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Malacañang Palace, Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey, Mabini Shrine, Historic houses in Santa Ana.

1.1 miW
Presidential museum with guided tours
Malacañang Palace, Manila
30 min walk • Malacañang Palace, the official residence of the President of the Philippines, stands as an emblem of political power and historical grandeur in the bustling city of Manila. This opulent palace, with its Spanish colonial architecture, has been the seat of power for...
1.2 miW
Monastery
Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey, Manila
31 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Manila, Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey stands as a serene sanctuary and a spiritual beacon for the Catholic faithful. This monastery, home to the Benedictine monks, is not only a place of worship but also a repository of religious art...
~120 ftE
Museum, History museum
Mabini Shrine, Manila
1 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Manila, Philippines, the Mabini Shrine stands as a testament to the life and legacy of one of the country's most revered heroes, Apolinario Mabini. Known as the "Sublime Paralytic" and "Brains of the Revolution," Mabini played a pivotal...
1.1 miS
Museum, History museum
Historic houses in Santa Ana, Manila
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manila, the historic houses of Santa Ana stand as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. These ancestral homes, with their distinct architectural styles, hark back to a bygone era, offering visitors a glimpse into the...
1.1 miW
Palace
Bahay ng Pagbabago, Manila
27 min walk • Bahay ng Pagbabago, also known as the "House of Change," is a symbolic place in the heart of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. This modern residence was created as an alternative to the traditional official residence of the presidents of the Philippines -...
1.1 miW
Museum
Kalayaan Hall, Manila
28 min walk • Kalayaan Hall, nestled in the bustling city of Manila, Philippines, stands as a testament to the country's rich history and cultural heritage. This architectural gem, now serving as a museum, offers a profound glimpse into the Philippines' tumultuous past and its...
1.1 miS
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Santa Ana Church, Manila
29 min walk • The Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned, also known as the Santa Ana Church and newly declared as the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Abandoned, is a Spanish colonial period church located in the district of Santa Ana in Manila, Philippines.
1.2 miW
Church
Sampaloc Church, Manila
30 min walk • Sampaloc Church or the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto is a Roman Catholic Church located along Figueras Street in the district of Sampaloc in the City of Manila.
1.2 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Robinsons Otis, Manila
32 min walk • The Otis Bridge is a six-lane girder bridge crossing the Estero de Concordia, a tributary of the Pasig River, in Manila, the Philippines.
1.2 miS
Street
Pedro Gil Street, Manila
30 min walk • Pedro Gil Street is an east-west inner city street and a tertiary national road in south-central Manila, Philippines. It is 3.649 kilometers long and spans the entire length of Ermita, Malate, Paco and Santa Ana districts, as well as portions of San Andres.
1 miW
Church
St. Jude Parish, Manila
26 min walk • The National Shrine of Saint Jude Thaddeus or Saint Jude Parish is one of three Chinese parishes established by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Polytechnic University of the Philippines?

Nearby attractions include Mabini Shrine, Manila (1 min walk), Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources Center, Manila (2 min walk), Magsaysay Boulevard, Manila (8 min walk), Pandacan, Manila (10 min walk).

How to get to Polytechnic University of the Philippines by public transport?

The nearest stations to Polytechnic University of the Philippines:

Ferry

Pup • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (4 min walk)
Lambingan • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (23 min walk)

Train

Santa Mesa (5 min walk)
Pandacan (14 min walk)

Bus

Teresa • Lines: 307 (7 min walk)
Paco-Santa Mesa Road • Lines: 307, T393 (8 min walk)

Metro

Pureza • Lines: 2 (12 min walk)
V. Mapa • Lines: 2 (16 min walk)