MANILA

Left panel: A Spanish-inspired horse-driven Calesa in Manila Bay.

Right Panel - Top: Jeepney, a popular public transportation in Metro Manila
Bottom: Fort Santiago and Intramuros, old architecture influenced by the hispanic era.

RIZAL PARK

Formerly known as LUNETA PARK

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Sent by Iwa Mahor of Bataan

RIZAL PARK is a historical urban park located along Roxas Boulevard, City of Manila, adjacent to the old walled City of Intramuros. Since the Spanish Colonial Era, the Park has been a favourite leisure spot, and one of the major tourist attractions of the city. It is frequented on Sundays and national holidays. Situated by Manila Bay, LUNETA is also an important site in Philippine History. The execution of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal on December 30, 1896, sparked the 1898 Philippine Revolution against the Kingdom of Spain. The area was officially renamed RIZAL PARK in his honour, and the monument enshrining his remains serves as the symbolic focal point of the Park.

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