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September 6, 2009
The way to the palace
Postigo del Palacio (postern of the palace) was one of the main entrances into the walled city of Intramuros during the Spanish colonial era. It was built in 1662 and took its name from the fact that it was the way closest to the palaces of the Governor-General and the Archbishop. This was the path that Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal took when he walked from his prison cell inside Fort Santiago to Bagumbayan (Luneta or Rizal Park), where he was executed in 1896. It was damaged during the Battle of Manila in 1945 and restored in 1968. The gate is usually closed nowadays but if it were open, it would just lead to the Club Intramuros Golf Course, an 18-hole golf course built around the beautiful and historic stone walls of the old city.
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A place dripping in history. It does seem interesting that a golf course was built around it, but I guess that's one way of maintaining the grounds on a grand scale.
All this green feels so soothing!
God bless you!
Cezar
wonderful shot of a beautiful historic view of intramuros. happy weekend.
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A golf course? This could be a great idea having a fortress to spare, and we have!
wonderful green!
Happy weekend :)
the golf course surrounding intramuros adds charm to it. sad though that i saw some squatters inside intramuros.
Just notice new avatar! Nice one.
Interesting AND beautiful!! Hope you are having a great weekend Hilda!
I hope I can visit that place too, very pretty.
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I can't decide whether I like the history posts better or the current view better. They are each so good to read - I enjoy every post so much! Thanks for sharing your Manila with us Hilda!
It looks so lush and green! Beautiful!
Thanks for linking "postern", I had no idea what it means :) Looks like a nice place for a stroll - or a game of golf :)
this is what I love to see, lush green scenery. very refreshing. scenic indeed.
That's enough for me to start golfing again! Beautiful!
Beautiful! Reminds me of my visit to Intramuros last year - I loved learning about the history!
This interesting post makes me want to learn more about the Colonial Era in the Philippines!
It looks like a lovely place to play a round of golf!!!
Looks like a really nice course! The grass is so green!!
What a great place for a golf course. I'm glad they incorporated the walls of the old city rather than just tearing them down!
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