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NAME
Rizal Park
OTHER NAMES
Luneta Park
COUNTRY
Philippines
ADDRESS
Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines

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About Rizal Park
Rizal Park as the name suggests is a park in the Ermita district of Manila in the Philippines. The park was founded in the year 1820. It is now administered by National Parks Development Committee. It could be visited any day of the week between 5:00 am to 9:00 pm. An adult has to pay an amount of 50 Philippine Pesos per person to visit the park, however, there is half the price for children, disabled, students, and aged persons.
How To Reach Rizal Park
You can easily reach the park using Light Rail Transit Line number 1. Using the metro to reach the park is also a good option, in which you have to get off at United nation Avenue. If you are using a bus then the nearest bus station to the park is Kalaw Avenue.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Rizal Park

  • It is one of the largest urban parks all over Asia covering an area of 140 acres.
  • The park is home to 42 feet high bronze sculpture of Rizal. His remains are interred inside the granite stone base of the statue.
    The park is home to 42 feet high bronze sculpture of Rizal. His remains are interred inside the granite stone base of the statue.
  • It is home to over 3400 trees of 112 different types. More than 500 trees of Narra are planted in the park.
    It is home to over 3400 trees of 112 different types. More than 500 trees of Narra are planted in the park.
  • The park is also a perfect location for organizing various events with Open-air Auditorium, Quirino Grandstand, Parade grounds, Valor?s Hall, and open spaces.
    The park is also a perfect location for organizing various events with Open-air Auditorium, Quirino Grandstand, Parade grounds, Valor?s Hall, and open
  • Very few people knew about the location before 1963. It was completely ignored and was a place for criminals, thieves, and prostitutes. It was converted into a beautiful location by National Park Development Committee and now became proud of the city.
  • The tallest flagpole in the country is also located in this park.
    The tallest flagpole in the country is also located in this park.
  • Though the park contains monuments still, their details are unclear and many historians claim different meanings of the symbols.
    Though the park contains monuments still, their details are unclear and many historians claim different meanings of the symbols.
  • You can also see the place where Rizal was shot but it is still not known where the photographer who covered the entire execution stood.
    You can also see the place where Rizal was shot but it is still not known where the photographer who covered the entire execution stood.

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