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3 unusual facts about Padre Faura Street


Padre Faura Street

Past the intersection, the street traverses the district of Ermita and touches upon a number of important government institutions such as the Supreme Court and Department of Justice, as well as the Philippine General Hospital.

The street was named after Federico Faura, Spanish director of the Manila Observatory (Observatorio Meteorológico de Manila) that was located along the street.

University of the Philippines Manila

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is housed at Rizal Hall, located a block away at Padre Faura Street.



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