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Rizal Park [a] (Filipino: Liwasang Rizal), also known as Luneta Park or simply Luneta, is a historic urban park located in Ermita, Manila.It is considered one of the largest urban parks in the Philippines, covering an area of 58 hectares (140 acres).
The landmark is the most recognizable monument in Luneta. The Rizal Monument holds significant national heritage for Filipinos, commemorating the heroic acts of Jose Rizal for his country. A near-exact replica of the Rizal Monument can be found in Madrid, Spain at the junction of Avenida de Las Islas Filipinas and Calle Santander. [1] [2] [3]
The Centennial Tower, also known as Luneta Tower, [1] was a proposed mixed-use observation tower initially proposed to be located in Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines. It was later proposed to be built in Pasig amidst backlash over the original planned site. It was planned to be a memorial to the 100th anniversary of Philippine Independence. [2]
The National Planetarium, also within the site of the Rizal Park and managed by the National Museum since 1975, was included in the complex by virtue of Republic Act No. 11333. [2] The buildings named in Republic Act No. 8492 would be converted into distinct museums.
Rizal Park, also known as Luneta Park, is a national park and the largest urban park in Asia. [270] with an area of 58 hectares (140 acres), [271] The park was constructed to honor of the country's national hero José Rizal, who was executed by the Spaniards on charges of subversion.
It is located in the Agrifina Circle, Rizal Park, Manila adjacent to the National Museum of Fine Arts building. Built c. 1916–1918 from a neoclassical design by Canadian-American architect Ralph Harrington Doane when he was consulting architect to the Philippine government, [1] the building formerly housed the Department of Finance. [2]
They likely date back over 3,000 years, officials said.
Ermita is a district in central Manila, Philippines.It is a significant center of finance, education, culture, and commerce. Ermita serves as the civic center of Manila, bearing the seat of city government and a large portion of the area's employment, business, and entertainment activities.