Rizal Park
TOUR 113:
CASE STUDY OF RIZAL PARK
Pacheco, Pauline Aubrey
Pintucan, Minette Corazon
Roberto, Jowelyn
Tanafranca, Rowena Rae
INTRODUCTION
Luneta, or literally little moon, is a 58-hectare historical park overlooking the famous and stunning Manila bay, located at the zero kilometer mark in the midst of a busy and thriving city. For many decades, it was used by the Spaniards as execution grounds for Filipino rebels and mutineers. Through the years, it has bear witness to deaths injudiciously delivered. But today, through some restoration and renovation works, it is now one of the most treasured landmarks in the country. It is now a site of heritage jewels that portrays the rich tale of Philippine history and its patriotic characters.
HISTORY
The history of Rizal Park began in the early 1800s during the Spanish rule.
Even though Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives. The area was shaped like a small moon (lunette), thus it was named Luneta.
The Park was also called Bagumbayan (New Town) during the Spanish colonial era.
Over the years, the park has been the site of some of the most significant moments in Philippine history such as the execution of Dr. José Rizal; Declaration of
Philippine Independence from American rule; and the political rallies of Ferdinand
Marcos and Corazon Aquino.
On September 28, 1901, the Philippine Assembly approved Act No. 243 -- an act “granting the right to use public land upon the Luneta in the city of Manila upon which to erect a statue of Jose Rizal”. After more than twelve years after the approval of the act, the shrine was finally unveiled on December 30, 1913 during Rizal’s 17th death anniversary. RIZAL PARK
Rizal Park is bordered by Burgos Street, Taft Avenue, Roxas Avenue, and
T.M. Kalaw. Going there is easy because of the availability of different kinds of public transportation. One could easily
CASE STUDY OF RIZAL PARK
Pacheco, Pauline Aubrey
Pintucan, Minette Corazon
Roberto, Jowelyn
Tanafranca, Rowena Rae
INTRODUCTION
Luneta, or literally little moon, is a 58-hectare historical park overlooking the famous and stunning Manila bay, located at the zero kilometer mark in the midst of a busy and thriving city. For many decades, it was used by the Spaniards as execution grounds for Filipino rebels and mutineers. Through the years, it has bear witness to deaths injudiciously delivered. But today, through some restoration and renovation works, it is now one of the most treasured landmarks in the country. It is now a site of heritage jewels that portrays the rich tale of Philippine history and its patriotic characters.
HISTORY
The history of Rizal Park began in the early 1800s during the Spanish rule.
Even though Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives. The area was shaped like a small moon (lunette), thus it was named Luneta.
The Park was also called Bagumbayan (New Town) during the Spanish colonial era.
Over the years, the park has been the site of some of the most significant moments in Philippine history such as the execution of Dr. José Rizal; Declaration of
Philippine Independence from American rule; and the political rallies of Ferdinand
Marcos and Corazon Aquino.
On September 28, 1901, the Philippine Assembly approved Act No. 243 -- an act “granting the right to use public land upon the Luneta in the city of Manila upon which to erect a statue of Jose Rizal”. After more than twelve years after the approval of the act, the shrine was finally unveiled on December 30, 1913 during Rizal’s 17th death anniversary. RIZAL PARK
Rizal Park is bordered by Burgos Street, Taft Avenue, Roxas Avenue, and
T.M. Kalaw. Going there is easy because of the availability of different kinds of public transportation. One could easily
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