Rizal Park: Home of National Hero of the Philippines

This spacious important landmark in the Philippines is worth your time to visit...

Aside from remembering and honoring the great contributions of our NATIONAL HERO, DR. JOSE RIZAL, this is notably a PARADISE in METRO MANILA...

Who is JOSE RIZAL?

Rizal is a Filipino nationalist during the tail end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain.

He is widely considered one of the greatest heroes of the Philippines. His novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo and a number of poems and essays inspired the Philippine Revolution against the Kingdom of Spain.

Jose Rizal was executed on December 30, 1896  for the crime of rebellion which fanned the flames of 1896 Philippine Revolution.

Let us not forget to visit RIZAL PARK despite the numerous choices of places to go. The few hours to be devoted in visiting this significant destination is nothing compared to the sacrifices and heroism of DR. JOSE RIZAL for us to gain FREEDOM that we are now enjoying.

LUNETA PARK is one of the largest urban parks in Asia.

In 1955, President Ramon Magsaysay signed Proclamation No. 234 declaring Luneta a National Park. 

RIZAL PARK has an area of about 16.24 hectares.

RIZAL PARK or LUNETA is strategically located that can easily be reached by private or public form of transportation. For public transportation, the UNITED NATION station of LRT 1 is located near RIZAL PARK. It can also be reached by availing JEEPNEY along TAFT AVENUE.

Walkers, joggers, and lovers abound Luneta Park especially during weekend.

Cafe, restaurants, and food stops are everywhere within the park.

Restrooms are also available within the park

The PARK has various sections about heroism and patriotic acts

The PARK is also a perfect place to unwind

LUNETA is also a perfect place to learn about the great personalities in history

There are also documentaries and films being shown at the auditorium 

It is strictly prohibited to litter inside the PARK

The place is properly maintained to preserve its beauty and to display its real essence of symbolism 

After fully exploring the whole LUNETA PARK, I took my lunch at the nearby JOLLIBEE, the Number 1 Fastfood Chain in the Philippines.

THANK YOU DR. JOSE RIZAL FOR YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR THE PHILIPPINES...