Wednesday, November 02, 2005

LANDMARK QUIZ # 1



This photo was taken in the year 1900. The monument, however, still stands. Click to enlarge photo.

Questions:
1.) What does it commemorate?
2.) Where is it located?

2 comments:

GENIUS IS JUST ANOTHER MOUSE! said...

For those who frequent Intramuros,I am surprised you guys aren't observant enough. Here's a clue: this monument is located EXTRAmuros. It commemorates the arrival in the Philippines of an expedition led by two men, whose statues adorn the top of the monument.

GENIUS IS JUST ANOTHER MOUSE! said...

HIRIT NA!

This was built to commemorate the arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Fray Urdaneta which led to the founding of the City of Manila.

This is located just outside the walls of the Walled City.