UST Arch of the Centuries
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The UST Arch of the Centuries is a historic stone gateway and iconic symbol of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, originally part of its old Intramuros campus and now serving as a ceremonial arch for academic rites.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| UST Arch of the Centuries canonical | 3 |
| UST Arch of the Centuries (nearby) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: UST Arch of the Centuries Context triple: [University of Santo Tomas, hasFacility, UST Arch of the Centuries]
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A.
The Arch
The Arch is a prominent themed stage at the Belgian electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland, known for its immersive design and large-scale DJ performances.
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B.
The Arch
The Arch is a prominent outdoor sculpture displayed at Storm King Art Center, known for its striking form and integration with the surrounding landscape.
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C.
Tower of the Five Orders
The Tower of the Five Orders is an ornate architectural feature in Oxford whose design incorporates all five classical orders of columns stacked vertically.
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D.
Freedom Arches
Freedom Arches is a prominent sculptural installation that forms the iconic curved arches over the reflecting pool and skating rink at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.
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E.
Arch City
Arch City is a nickname for Columbus, Ohio, referencing the city’s historic and iconic arches that once spanned its streets.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: UST Arch of the Centuries Target entity description: The UST Arch of the Centuries is a historic stone gateway and iconic symbol of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, originally part of its old Intramuros campus and now serving as a ceremonial arch for academic rites.
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A.
The Arch
The Arch is a prominent themed stage at the Belgian electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland, known for its immersive design and large-scale DJ performances.
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B.
The Arch
The Arch is a prominent outdoor sculpture displayed at Storm King Art Center, known for its striking form and integration with the surrounding landscape.
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C.
Tower of the Five Orders
The Tower of the Five Orders is an ornate architectural feature in Oxford whose design incorporates all five classical orders of columns stacked vertically.
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D.
Freedom Arches
Freedom Arches is a prominent sculptural installation that forms the iconic curved arches over the reflecting pool and skating rink at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.
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E.
Arch City
Arch City is a nickname for Columbus, Ohio, referencing the city’s historic and iconic arches that once spanned its streets.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural property
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historic gateway ⓘ university landmark ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Baroque ⓘ |
| associatedWith | University of Santo Tomas ⓘ |
| category |
Arches and vaults in the Philippines
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Buildings and structures in Manila ⓘ Tourist attractions in Manila ⓘ University of Santo Tomas campus landmarks ⓘ |
| city | Manila ⓘ |
| country | Philippines ⓘ |
| culturalRole | serves as a rite-of-passage marker for UST students ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | iconic symbol of UST identity and tradition ⓘ |
| currentLocation | España campus of the University of Santo Tomas ⓘ |
| function | ceremonial arch for academic rites ⓘ |
| hasCulturalBelief | superstition that walking through the arch prematurely brings bad luck to students ⓘ |
| hasInscription | Latin inscriptions ⓘ |
| hasRitual |
freshmen traditionally pass through the arch entering UST
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graduates traditionally pass through the arch upon leaving UST ⓘ |
| hasType |
historic monument
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university ceremonial structure ⓘ |
| heritageDesignationBy | National Museum of the Philippines ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines ⓘ |
| imageSubjectOf | UST logos and promotional materials ⓘ |
| linkedTo |
World War II destruction of Intramuros
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history of Spanish colonial education in the Philippines ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
University of Santo Tomas, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
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linked to:
University of Santo Tomas
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| material | stone ⓘ |
| notableEvent | survived the destruction of Intramuros during World War II ⓘ |
| operator | University of Santo Tomas ⓘ |
| orientation | faces the UST Main Building ⓘ |
| originalLocation |
Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
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linked to:
Intramuros, Manila
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| owner | University of Santo Tomas ⓘ |
| partOf | University of Santo Tomas Main Building complex ⓘ |
| partOfHistoryOf |
University of Santo Tomas in Intramuros
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University of Santo Tomas in Sampaloc ⓘ
linked to:
University of Santo Tomas
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| religiousAffiliation | Roman Catholic (through University of Santo Tomas) ⓘ |
| relocated | from Intramuros to UST Sampaloc campus ⓘ |
| relocationReason | preservation of historic university gateway ⓘ |
| symbolOf | University of Santo Tomas ⓘ |
| tourismAttractionType | heritage tourism site ⓘ |
| usedFor |
university entrance rites
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university graduation rites ⓘ |
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Referenced by (4)
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subject linked to:
UST
subject linked to:
España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila
linked to: UST Arch of the Centuries