Walled City of Manila
Colonial Urban Plan and Fortifications of the Walled City of Manila is part of the Tentative list of Philippines in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Colonial Urban Plan and Fortifications of the Walled City of Manila are representative of an important global trade town and Far Eastern colonial capital. The city was built by the Spanish in the 16th century to a gridiron plan. They also added the early modern Western fortifications.
Map of Walled City of Manila
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- Full Name
- Colonial Urban Plan and Fortifications of the Walled City of Manila
- Country
- Philippines
- Added
- 2024
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Urban landscape - Asian
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Site History
2024 Revision
Successor to Historic Centre of Manila Intramuros (1989)
2024 Added to Tentative List
1989 Rejected
As Historic Centre of Manila Intramuros: Does not meet requirements
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