After exploring the wonders of Intramuros in Manila, my friend Anton and I decided to move out and start exploring the nearby Park.
This park is again very significant in the life of the Filipino people because this was the place where Philippines National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal was shot by the Spanish. Rizal was the author of the famous Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. It was believed that this book triggered the Spanish to finally seize him and sentenced him to death. The book and his death also awaken the heart desire for freedom of the Filipinos. It is also the place where GOMBURZA or the 3 priest name Gomez, Burgos and Zamora.
This has already changed. Today it is already a beautiful park in memory of the Filipino who died in this place. So it was named after the Jose Rizal and was called Rizal Park where his shrine stands exactly where he was shot by the Spaniards. Nowadays this park is otherwise known as Luneta Park.
Luneta Park is one of the many attractions of Manila.
At the heart of the park is the Monument of Rizal.
Near the Rizal’s Monument is the LIGHT AND SOUND Complex
Manila Ocean Park is also located in Luneta Park. It is highly recommended for those who love marine wildlife.
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