Father Blanco's Garden
Father Blanco's Garden
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Victorianlad
Melbourne, Australia18,047 contributions
This partly walled garden is at the rear of Intramuros' San Augustin Museum.
The P100 entrance fee to the museum includes the garden.
Father Manuel Blanco was a priest who specialised in using plants for medicinal purposes. There is a statue of him adjoining the garden.
The museum and church, both of which are excellent, are reviewed individually.
The garden is not outstanding but it is a part of this whole historic complex.
The P100 entrance fee to the museum includes the garden.
Father Manuel Blanco was a priest who specialised in using plants for medicinal purposes. There is a statue of him adjoining the garden.
The museum and church, both of which are excellent, are reviewed individually.
The garden is not outstanding but it is a part of this whole historic complex.
Written March 27, 2009
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glbastille
Manila, Philippines763 contributions
Dec 2011 • Solo
I find a sanctuary in this Garden where I spend quiet time to reflect especially in the morning. This garden is not the usual garden you see in the Philippines. It is a garden rebuilt to also provide a venue for wedding reception.
This Garden is was originally built by Father Manuel Blanco, an Agustinian Friar, who is also considered as the Father of Philippine Botany. Father Blanco was the first person to have published a complete guide to Philippine flora and Fauna through his book Flora de Filipinas.
This garden was not spared during the World War II bombings, but was rebuilt in 1991.
This Garden is was originally built by Father Manuel Blanco, an Agustinian Friar, who is also considered as the Father of Philippine Botany. Father Blanco was the first person to have published a complete guide to Philippine flora and Fauna through his book Flora de Filipinas.
This garden was not spared during the World War II bombings, but was rebuilt in 1991.
Written August 27, 2012
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TravelBug1469
Manila, Philippines1,701 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
Nothing extraordinary but historical, I wonder how the original garden looked like before it was destroyed during the war. Very adjacent to San Agustin Museum, with a wall stands between them, it is now a venue for wedding receptions.
Written November 19, 2014
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Cess19
Makati, Philippines475 contributions
May 2013 • Family
Location is in front of Manila Cathedral. It's a small garden where you can see the entire church. Taking photos of Manila Cathedral from this place is amazing. If you're facing the church at the side you will see the Palacio Gobernador.
Written May 26, 2013
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EndlessTravels
Greater Melbourne, Australia38,672 contributions
Mar 2017
You are guaranteed to visit this pretty spot if you come to intramuros old town. A eerily beautiful spot amongst the ruins
Written January 25, 2018
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BeRFi303030
Taguig City, Philippines174 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
Located in front of Manila Cathedral. If your going to Intramurus this is the first monument that you will notice. You can take a rest in here because there are some bench in here.
Written August 30, 2013
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MijnlieverdFH
Tagum City, Philippines4,137 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
Just very close to the Monastery of San Agustin is the nice garden of Father Blanco situated. Seen with lots of palm trees and walkways for some strolling maybe within the monastery.walls.
Written August 5, 2017
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