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UST Plaza Benavides

January 01, 1970

The Plaza Benavides, also known as Benavides Park or Benavides Garden in Manila, Philippines is a landscaped park located in the University of Santo Tomas. It contains the Benavides Monument, built to commemorate the founder of the university, Miguel de Benavides.

The canopies of trees at the Plaza Benvides

History edit

 
The view of the UST Main Building from the Lover's Lane

Prior to the park, the area served as a temporary burial site of the Santo Tomas Internment Camp during the World War II.[1]

Park layout edit

 
The Chinese tombstone

The Plaza Benavides, the largest park in the Manila campus, is bounded to the northwest by the Plaza Mayor, to the southwest by Osmeña Drive, to the northeast by the Quezon Drive, and to the southeast by the Plaza Intramuros. The center walkway is called the Rizal Lane, more popularly known as the Lover's Lane. Parallel to Rizal Lane is Burgos Lane on the left and M.H. Del Pilar Lane on the right.[2][3][4] The three lanes were named in 1960 after UST alumni José Burgos, José Rizal, and Marcelo H. del Pilar.[5] They begin at the Plaza Mayor and end at the Plaza Intramuros.[6] The lanes have alternating terracotta, gray, and white colored cobblestones arranged in an interplay of squares and vertical lines.[7]

The plaza underwent an extensive renovation for the quadricentennial celebration, but the Benavides Monument's raised circular base and the path that contained the Chinese tombstone were left relatively unaltered.[7]

At the middle entrance of the Plaza Benavides from Plaza Mayor lies a Chinese tombstone. The tombstone, which dates back to 1818, measures 67 cm x 130 cm. It reads:[8]

甫山
嘉慶歲次戊寅年桐月吉旦
顯妣甲必丹娘微沓吳氏之城
孝男...
同立
孝女...
Fushan (village of origin)
Jiaqing wuyin by an auspicious day of the 3rd month
Tomb of our beloved mother Vita, wife of capitan Uy
Erected by her five filial sons and five daughters...

The Benavides Monument serves as the park's main attraction. The statue of Miguel de Benavides was transferred from Intramuros in 1946.[9][10][11]

Botany edit

The Benavides Park comprises at least 60 different types of trees.[12] The Rizal Lane is lined by rows of tall pruned Photinia × fraseri or Red Robins. It's also surrounded with native trees and exotic trees like rubber fig and mahogany. The list of trees include:[13][14]

Usage edit

 
The Rizal Lane during the visit of Queen Sofía of Spain in 2012.

The annual UST Inter-School On-the-Spot Painting Competition is usually held in the plaza.[15]

When Queen Sofía of Spain visited UST in 2012, she was welcomed by the university rector at Rizal Lane before laying a wreath at the Benavides Statue.[16][17]

In 2015, Pope Francis entered the UST campus through the Arch of the Centuries. He then went to an open-top vehicle for a motorcade which began at Rizal Lane, passing through the Benavides Monument and Plaza Mayor.[18]

In 2016, the UAAP Season 79 held its opening ceremonies at the UST campus. Student-athletes from the 8 participating schools passed through the Arch of the Centuries and Rizal Lane in a parade leading to the Plaza Mayor.[19]

References edit

  1. ^ Cruz, James Patrick (October 28, 2024). "Trivia: UST Lover's Lane used to be a burial site during World War II". Interaksyon. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "Top 10 Most Infamous University Hookup and Breakup Spots". Spot.ph. February 17, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Freshie FOMO: University hotspots new students have yet to experience". Rappler. October 14, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "UST Lover's Lane - Manila". Top 10 Place Philippines. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "Who cares about UST's streets?". The Varsitarian. September 30, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  6. ^ "Manila's Pontifical and Royal Campus (Part 1)". The Urban Roamer. May 5, 2001. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Synchronized constructions in UST". The Varsitarian. May 27, 2006. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Chu, Richard T.; Ang See, Teresita (2016). "Toward a History of Chinese Burial Grounds in Manila during the Spanish Colonial Period". Archipel. 92: 63–90. doi:10.4000/archipel.283. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  9. ^ Jose, Regalado Trota (May–August 2016). "Historic Visual Images of the University of Santo Tomas in Intramuros, from the Archivo de la Universidad de Santo Tomas". Philippiniana Sacra. LI (153): 489–535. doi:10.55997/ps2009li153pr1. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  10. ^ Arcilla, Rancho (June 11, 2020). "Trivia no. 1: Rizal on the Benavides Monument". Manila Weekly. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  11. ^ Fusio, Christine (April 10, 2016). "#InquirerSeven Most photogenic places in UST". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  12. ^ Cecilia May Villanueva (January 2015). Arboretum: Balancing the UST Campus Landscape (Report). doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.33832.16640. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  13. ^ Emocling, Oliver. "If you want nature, visit your local university". Scout Mag. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  14. ^ "Ang mga puno sa Uste". The Varsitarian. May 13, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  15. ^ Sembrano, Edgar Allan (February 15, 2015). "74th UST on-the-spot painting contest commemorates World War II". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  16. ^ Tabora, Brylle (July 9, 2012). "In her visit, Queen Sofia scores a goal worthy of a World Cup". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  17. ^ Macairan, Evelyn (July 7, 2012). "Queen Sofia gets royal welcome at UST". Philippine Star. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  18. ^ De Jesus, Julliane Love (January 18, 2015). "UST 'blessed' by Pope for third time". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  19. ^ Giongco, Mark (September 3, 2016). "UST's rich history in full display as UAAP Season 79 kicks off". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

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January 01, 1970
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The Plaza Benavides also known as Benavides Park or Benavides Garden in Manila Philippines is a landscaped park located in the University of Santo Tomas It contains the Benavides Monument built to commemorate the founder of the university Miguel de Benavides The canopies of trees at the Plaza Benvides Contents 1 History 2 Park layout 3 Botany 4 Usage 5 ReferencesHistory edit nbsp The view of the UST Main Building from the Lover s Lane Prior to the park the area served as a temporary burial site of the Santo Tomas Internment Camp during the World War II 1 Park layout edit nbsp The Chinese tombstone The Plaza Benavides the largest park in the Manila campus is bounded to the northwest by the Plaza Mayor to the southwest by Osmena Drive to the northeast by the Quezon Drive and to the southeast by the Plaza Intramuros The center walkway is called the Rizal Lane more popularly known as the Lover s Lane Parallel to Rizal Lane is Burgos Lane on the left and M H Del Pilar Lane on the right 2 3 4 The three lanes were named in 1960 after UST alumni Jose Burgos Jose Rizal and Marcelo H del Pilar 5 They begin at the Plaza Mayor and end at the Plaza Intramuros 6 The lanes have alternating terracotta gray and white colored cobblestones arranged in an interplay of squares and vertical lines 7 The plaza underwent an extensive renovation for the quadricentennial celebration but the Benavides Monument s raised circular base and the path that contained the Chinese tombstone were left relatively unaltered 7 At the middle entrance of the Plaza Benavides from Plaza Mayor lies a Chinese tombstone The tombstone which dates back to 1818 measures 67 cm x 130 cm It reads 8 甫山 嘉慶歲次戊寅年桐月吉旦 顯妣甲必丹娘微沓吳氏之城 孝男 同立 孝女 Fushan village of origin Jiaqing wuyin by an auspicious day of the 3rd month Tomb of our beloved mother Vita wife of capitan Uy Erected by her five filial sons and five daughters The Benavides Monument serves as the park s main attraction The statue of Miguel de Benavides was transferred from Intramuros in 1946 9 10 11 Botany editThe Benavides Park comprises at least 60 different types of trees 12 The Rizal Lane is lined by rows of tall pruned Photinia fraseri or Red Robins It s also surrounded with native trees and exotic trees like rubber fig and mahogany The list of trees include 13 14 Cinnamomum camphora L J Presl Camphor Cinnamomum camphora T Nees Camphor Cassia fistula Tropical golden shower Diospyros philippensis Rolfe Kamagong Delonix regia Bojer Fire tree Brassaia actinophylla Endl Octopus tree Peltophorum pterocarpum DC K Heyne Siar tree Pterocarpus indicus Willd Narra Samanea saman Jacq Merr Acacia Livistona rotundifolia Lam Mart var luzonensis Becc Anahaw Spathodea campanulata P Beauv African tulip tree Usage edit nbsp The Rizal Lane during the visit of Queen Sofia of Spain in 2012 The annual UST Inter School On the Spot Painting Competition is usually held in the plaza 15 When Queen Sofia of Spain visited UST in 2012 she was welcomed by the university rector at Rizal Lane before laying a wreath at the Benavides Statue 16 17 In 2015 Pope Francis entered the UST campus through the Arch of the Centuries He then went to an open top vehicle for a motorcade which began at Rizal Lane passing through the Benavides Monument and Plaza Mayor 18 In 2016 the UAAP Season 79 held its opening ceremonies at the UST campus Student athletes from the 8 participating schools passed through the Arch of the Centuries and Rizal Lane in a parade leading to the Plaza Mayor 19 References edit Cruz James Patrick October 28 2024 Trivia UST Lover s Lane used to be a burial site during World War II Interaksyon Retrieved February 16 2024 Top 10 Most Infamous University Hookup and Breakup Spots Spot ph February 17 2020 Retrieved February 16 2024 Freshie FOMO University hotspots new students have yet to experience Rappler October 14 2021 Retrieved February 16 2024 UST Lover s Lane Manila Top 10 Place Philippines Retrieved February 17 2024 Who cares about UST s streets The Varsitarian September 30 2008 Retrieved February 18 2024 Manila s Pontifical and Royal Campus Part 1 The Urban Roamer May 5 2001 Retrieved February 17 2024 a b Synchronized constructions in UST The Varsitarian May 27 2006 Retrieved February 17 2024 Chu Richard T Ang See Teresita 2016 Toward a History of Chinese Burial Grounds in Manila during the Spanish Colonial Period Archipel 92 63 90 doi 10 4000 archipel 283 Retrieved February 17 2024 Jose Regalado Trota May August 2016 Historic Visual Images of the University of Santo Tomas in Intramuros from the Archivo de la Universidad de Santo Tomas Philippiniana Sacra LI 153 489 535 doi 10 55997 ps2009li153pr1 Retrieved October 20 2023 Arcilla Rancho June 11 2020 Trivia no 1 Rizal on the Benavides Monument Manila Weekly Retrieved February 17 2024 Fusio Christine April 10 2016 InquirerSeven Most photogenic places in UST Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved February 17 2024 Cecilia May Villanueva January 2015 Arboretum Balancing the UST Campus Landscape Report doi 10 13140 RG 2 2 33832 16640 Retrieved February 17 2024 Emocling Oliver If you want nature visit your local university Scout Mag Retrieved February 17 2024 Ang mga puno sa Uste The Varsitarian May 13 2012 Retrieved February 17 2024 Sembrano Edgar Allan February 15 2015 74th UST on the spot painting contest commemorates World War II Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved February 18 2024 Tabora Brylle July 9 2012 In her visit Queen Sofia scores a goal worthy of a World Cup Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved February 18 2024 Macairan Evelyn July 7 2012 Queen Sofia gets royal welcome at UST Philippine Star Retrieved February 18 2024 De Jesus Julliane Love January 18 2015 UST blessed by Pope for third time Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved February 18 2024 Giongco Mark September 3 2016 UST s rich history in full display as UAAP Season 79 kicks off Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved February 18 2024 14 36 33 N 120 59 25 E 14 6091 N 120 9902 E 14 6091 120 9902 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