15 Nov, 2008
Ruin(ed)
Posted by teacherjulie @ 12:05 am
Shelved under About Town, Interesting tidbits, On the Road, Philippines, Photo Hunters, Snapshots, Teaching Techniques

Every Saturday, participants post photos based on a theme. The theme for this Saturday is RUIN(ED).

I have another RUIN(ED) entry here, photos inside the gates of Fort Santiago.

Below are photos of the gates of Fort Santiago or Fuerza  de Santiago.

Fort Santiago is a part of Intramuros or the walled city in Manila that was built as a defense fortress around 1571.

Fort Santiago gate upon entrance.

Below is a close up version of a part of the fortress’ gates taken from the photo above:

Details on Fort Santiago gates

Going out of the gates after a tour inside Fort Santiago. I have posted some photos in my other posts here and here.

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15 Nov, 2008 @ 12:10 am
Treasure Jar » Ruin(ed) in Intramuros, the Walled City said:

[...] Photos of the entrance to Intramuros are in my other blog post about Ruin(ed). [...]

15 Nov, 2008 @ 2:55 am
Annie said:

Wonderful photos of a very cool place. I love old stonework like that. Nice take on the theme!

15 Nov, 2008 @ 4:54 am
pat said:

All really great shots!

Happy Weekend.

15 Nov, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
Barbara H. said:

Looks like a great place to explore!

15 Nov, 2008 @ 6:23 pm
Lynn said:

I have been here several times but have not really explored the place like what you did.

15 Nov, 2008 @ 9:52 pm
Sue said:

Sounds like a very interesting place to visit!

15 Nov, 2008 @ 11:04 pm
Carver said:

Those are beautiful shots Julie. Great choices for the theme. Thanks for visiting my site and also for visiting us at Snap2Days.

15 Nov, 2008 @ 11:08 pm
Patsy said:

A beautiful place! Thanks for sharing. I went a totally different way. I thought of destroyed –

15 Nov, 2008 @ 11:20 pm
Mar said:

Majestic entrance and beautiful architecture of that frotress. Love the moss in the last picture.
Enjoy your weekend!

15 Nov, 2008 @ 11:47 pm
sarge charlie said:

just the thickness of the walls is amazing.

16 Nov, 2008 @ 1:43 am
jmb said:

This looks like an wonderful place to visit Julie. Interesting to see the contrast between the two sides of the gate (I am assuming that is what I am seeing), much more ornate on the face shown to the outside, with better stone but simpler brick construction on that facing inside.

Good photos for the theme. Have a great weekend Julie..

16 Nov, 2008 @ 1:59 am
Mrs. Mecomber said:

Amazing photos. The art on such old things was really remarkable, wasn’t it?

I did Photo Hunt today, too. I hope you get a chance to visit and leave your link!
http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-ruined/

Have a great weekend!

16 Nov, 2008 @ 2:47 am
Carin said:

Very interesting. It looks like a nice place to visit.

Have a good weekend!

16 Nov, 2008 @ 2:52 am
Hootin' Anni said:

Fabulous photos and great history Julie!!!

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope your weekend is off to a great start.

16 Nov, 2008 @ 5:55 am
Patricia (Pollywog Creek) said:

Interesting photos, Julie. Those are the kind of photos I wish I had for the theme. And yes – Mason will be here over Thanksgiving. I can not wait! Hope you are having a delightful weekend, dear friend.

16 Nov, 2008 @ 10:15 am
JC said:

I’m so glad you posted the close-ups… that is some beautiful work!

16 Nov, 2008 @ 12:02 pm
Leslie said:

Great pictures this week Julie. :)

16 Nov, 2008 @ 1:18 pm
napaboaniya said:

These ruins are pretty perfect for some wedding shots too :)
Have a great weekend Julie!

16 Nov, 2008 @ 8:42 pm
Rach (Heart of Rachel) said:

I’ve been there a few times. First time was in grade school (on a field trip). It’s such a lovely place with rich historical background. I’d like to bring Yohan there in the near future.

2 Dec, 2008 @ 8:14 am
Zriz said:

looks so old Miss Julie!

5 Jan, 2009 @ 7:15 pm
julie said:

Thanks Annie :) We love going to these places too :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 7:29 pm
julie said:

Thank you Pat :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 7:31 pm
julie said:

It is, Barbara :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 7:59 pm
julie said:

Lynn, daming nooks and crannies to explore :D

5 Jan, 2009 @ 8:11 pm
julie said:

It is Sue :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 8:13 pm
julie said:

Thank you, Carver :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 8:16 pm
julie said:

Thanks, Patsy :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 8:19 pm
julie said:

Lovely eh, those are courtesy of the Spanish conquistadores :D

5 Jan, 2009 @ 8:27 pm
julie said:

You said it tight, Sarge :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 9:04 pm
julie said:

These were reconstructed for several times, I think, JMB, from the 15oo when thee were constructed, to major earthquakes and surviving Japanese bombings during WW2.

It must have been very grand before that :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
julie said:

Oh yes,these are remarkable and historical :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 9:21 pm
julie said:

Yes, it is a nice place to visit :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 9:22 pm
julie said:

Thanks Anni :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 9:28 pm
julie said:

Thanks, Patricia :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 9:31 pm
julie said:

Thanks, JC :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 9:34 pm
julie said:

Thank you, Leslie :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 9:37 pm
julie said:

Oh yes, weddings are being celebrated near the area :)

(as long as the ghost of the past won’t appear in the photos,lol!)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 9:40 pm
julie said:

This is a nice place to learn about history, Rachel. When Yohan is a bit older, he will appreciate a visit to this place :)

5 Jan, 2009 @ 9:47 pm
julie said:

It is old, Z :)

24 Jan, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
teacherjulie.com » Old Walls said:

[...] photos of Intramuros here, here and [...]