Bastion San Andres or San Nicolas

Location: Intramuros, Manila
Category: Buildings/Structures
Type: Structure, Bastion
Status: Level II - Historical marker
Marker Date: Undated

BASTION SAN ANDRES OR SAN NICOLAS

NAMED AFTER SAN ANDRES, THE PATRON SAINT OF MANILA, CHOSEN BY THE CITY SOON AFTER THE VICTORY OVER THE ATTACKING FORCES OF LIMAHONG IN 1575. IT IS KNOWN ALSO AS BASTION SAN NICOLAS, BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO THE RECOLLECT CHURCH OF SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO.

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