Rizal Park

One of the most beautiful historical sites in Philipines is Rizal Park. A journey around the metro would be incomplete without a stop at Rizal Park, formerly known as Luneta. Rizal Park is located along Roxas Boulevard and beside Manila Bay. It is renowned as one of the greatest urban parks in Asia and incorporates some of the most important events in Philippine history, including the execution of national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, on December 30, 1896. In his honor, the urban park was christened Rizal Park.

The Site of Rizal's Execution is located to one side of the monument; at the entrance is a black granite wall etched with Rizal's 'Mi Ultimo Adios' (My Last Farewell). Eight life-size bronze statue tableaux portray the hero's dramatic final moments. Evening light-and-sound events honoring Rizal are regularly held here, but they have been halted indefinitely. They last 30 minutes and are shown every evening in both English and Tagalog.

It is one of the leading historical locations in the Philippines, where Rizal was murdered by a Spanish military firing squad on December 30, 1896, for spreading revolutionary ideas against Spanish authority.

It is becoming one of the Philippines' most popular tourist destinations. The park quickly became a popular place to relax and socialize. On every Sunday and holiday, it is also a popular spot for family bonding and picnics.

Location: Ermita, Manila, Philippines.