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Walking through Rizal Park, every step tells a story. Known locally as Liwasang Rizal and historically called “Luneta,” this 58-hectare urban oasis in Ermita, Manila sits along the eastern shore of Manila Bay and ranks among the capital’s most visited heritage sites. Originally a coastal marshland adjacent to Intramuros, the area was known as Bagumbayan Field under Spanish rule — a promenade, a social gathering place, and an execution site. Today, the layered histories make the park more than a green space; it is a place where the nation reflects on its past and celebrates its identity.