Within this fortification is the oldest stone fort in Manila, the Nuestra Seņora de Guia.
A round tower encompassing the defense of land and sea, it was of poor
quality and soon fell in disrepair. A new Baluarte de San Diego
was constructed in the 17th century, shaped like an ace of spades.
Breached during the 1762 British invasion and destroyed during World
War II. San Diego was restored during the 1980's following the
archeological excavation of Fort Nstra. Sra. de Guia in 1979.
Both are major tourist attractions in Intramuros.
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