Rizal Park

Rizal Park

urban park in honour of the national hero and the Philippines independence

Location: 

Rizal Park, Roxas Blvd Ermita, Barangay 666 Zone 72, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines

Duration: 

Friday, May 26, 2017

Personal highlights

  1. Rizal Park: urban park in honour of the Filipino national hero, José Rizal
  2. José Rizal: his execution sparked the Philippino Revolution against Spaininfo-icon
  3. Independence Flagpole: marking the spot of independence from the USAinfo-icon
  4. Artworks: countless sculptures and monuments are scattered around the park
  5. Museums: Planetarium, Anthropology, National Library, Fine Arts, Ocean Park

Image sources

  1. Garen worker cutting the grass
  2. Entrance to the Chinese Garden
  3. Rizal Park label in huge letters
  4. Temporary colourful archways
  5. Metallic sculpture in the Park

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