The Road Report
Intramuros and Ste. Augustine
September 6, 1998
Intramuros (within the walls) is the walled city established by the Spanish early in their contact with the Philippines. It is quiet and peaceful place (compared to the noise of the city around it) and contains wonderful examples of Spanish archetecture. Here are some pictures from the first Church (destroyed several times, the last being World War II) built by the Augustinians as their monestary and Church.

The walls of intramuros from within-- there is a magnificent entrance with baroque decorations somewhere but I could not find it!!! Perhaps another trip?



The front portal of Ste. Augustine -- the Augustinian Church



The cloister garden-- really a very peaceful place!



17th Century Santos-- Ste. Francis of Asisi I believe-- his hair looks much like mine!



I think this is the Sister who
flunked me in Kindergarden ! !



Cloistered walk... the view out the window is of the courtyard and fountain you have already seen above!



St. Peter Martyr.
Detail of the Saint. This is how I felt when I came down with dengue fever!



Part of destroyed monastery complex with a botanical garden now in place.
A portrait of a Spanish Bishop..... not sure which one, there were lots of them hanging on the walls!

My most favorite place in the monastery: the oratorio off of the choir (which is on the second floor at the back of the Church). This place was so peaceful and beautiful!
A detail of the crucifix above the altar in the oratorio.

The main Chruch of Ste. Augustine from the Choir (where the monks sang their office). Note that there is a wedding going on! I so wanted to hit my knife against a glass so that the bride and groom would kiss just like at a Polish wedding!



Spanish domestic archetecture within Intramuros. Most of the stone use was volcanic rock, light grey in color. The walls of the city as well as the Church (both used for defense) are quite thick.



Manila Cathedral, near Intramuros-- note the masses of telephone and other assorted wires!! I could not get back far enough or get close enough to "eliminate" them. Besides, such wires are part of every street scene in Manila (as is the smog and noise). This is all redeemed by the people here fortunately!


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