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THE BEAUTY OF
Luneta Rizal Park
- Ermita, Manila
PUBLISHED August 15, 2016
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIANO SAYNO
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Located alongside Roxas Boulevard, Manila and next to the century-old walled city of Intramuros, the Luneta National Park or “Luneta” as many call it, is an historical urban park where the execution of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal ensued at December 30, 1896. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the philippines as well as of the biggest urban parks in Asia.
Nearby Manila Bay, this iconic hundred-year old monument of rizal enshrines his remains and serves as the park’s symbolic centerpiece. The park has been a favorite recreational area; having visits more often on sundays and national holidays. In here is where you can visit the actual site of Dr. Jose Rizal’s execution, the tallest flagpole in the country named “The Independence Flagpole” or “The Philippine National Flagpole”, the execution site of GomBurZa, a two-row bust gallery of heroes from other parts of the country and the Relief map of the Philippines.
Visiting this historical park is not only worth your time but will surely bring you enjoyment and new knowledge about the legendary Dr. Jose Rizal and the past to take home.
Nearby Manila Bay, this iconic hundred-year old monument of rizal enshrines his remains and serves as the park’s symbolic centerpiece. The park has been a favorite recreational area; having visits more often on sundays and national holidays. In here is where you can visit the actual site of Dr. Jose Rizal’s execution, the tallest flagpole in the country named “The Independence Flagpole” or “The Philippine National Flagpole”, the execution site of GomBurZa, a two-row bust gallery of heroes from other parts of the country and the Relief map of the Philippines.
Visiting this historical park is not only worth your time but will surely bring you enjoyment and new knowledge about the legendary Dr. Jose Rizal and the past to take home.
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