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Baluarte de San Andres

Coordinates: 14°35′13″N 120°58′43″E / 14.58698°N 120.97872°E / 14.58698; 120.97872
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Baluarte de San Andres
Watchtower of the Baluarte de San Andres in Intramuros
Watchtower of the Baluarte de San Andres in Intramuros
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General information
TypeFortification
Architectural styleBastioned fort
AddressMuralla Street, Intramuros
Town or cityManila
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates14°35′13″N 120°58′43″E / 14.58698°N 120.97872°E / 14.58698; 120.97872
Renovated1987
OwnerIntramuros Administration
Technical details
Structural systemMasonry

The Baluarte de San Andres is a bastion in Intramuros, which is a part of the Spanish colonial fortification in the historic Walled City. It was built in 1603 to protect the Puerto Real and the southeastern part of Intramuros. It was also known as the Baluarte de San Nicolas because it was located just in front of the Iglesia de San Nicolas de Tolentino, which is now the site of the present-day Manila Bulletin Building.

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