Arch of the Centuries

Arch of the Centuries
Arko ng mga Siglo
The arch in 2022 as seen from España Boulevard
Former names	Puerta del Colegio
General information
Type	Triumphal Arch
Architectural style	Baroque
Location	UST Plaza Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
Coordinates	14°36′30″N 120°59′27″E / 14.6084°N 120.9908°E / 14.6084; 120.9908
Construction started	c. 1680
Relocated	1954
Design and construction
Main contractor	C.F. Pablo and Son (1953)
National Cultural Treasures
Designated	25 January 2010
Reference no.	1–2010

The Arch of the Centuries (Filipino: Arko ng mga Siglo) is a triumphal arch at the Plaza Intramuros of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. Half of the current structure, the side facing the UST Main Building is the ruins of the 17th-century arch door of the first UST campus in Intramuros, while the side that faces España Boulevard is a replica inaugurated in 1954.

It was declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum on 25 January 2010.

One of the cultural icons of the University of Santo Tomas, it is often the site of important campus events. The Thomasian Welcome Walk is UST's tradition of welcoming the freshmen by passing through the arch. The passing through happens once more after the baccalaureate mass when the graduating class exits through the arch, signifying the completion of their student life in the university.