The Arch of the Centuries is a monument at the Plaza Intramuros of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila, in the Philippines that stands fifteen metres away from the university's Millenium Gate along España Boulevard. The present single structure puts together, back-to-back, the ruins of the original Intramuros arch, which faces the Main Building, and its replica, fronting España Boulevard. The arch was formerly the original entrance to the university when the campus was still in Intramuros during the years from 1611 to 1941. It was declared by the National Museum as a National Cultural Treasure on January 25, 2011.
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