Rizal Park


Execution place of GOMBURZA

This execution place was marked upon the initiative of the Padre Burgos general assembly of the fourth degree, Knights of Columbus, Philippines district. After it was located by past Grand Knight Ramon R. San Jose of Manila council No.1000 following the indications given by his deaceased parents Don Gregorio San Jose Pagtalo and Dona Guia Ramirez Pereira de San Jose who witnessed the execution.

Rizal's execution site

Jose Rizal, a Filipino physician, propagandist, writer and patriot was executed within these hallowed grounds at exactly 7:03 in the morning of December 30, 1896 by an eight-man squad of Filipino riflemen from the 70th infantry regiment. Rizal's martyrdom fanned the flames of the Filipino revolution of 1896 and inspired the Filipinos in their resolute and epic fight for freedom.



Rizal Park also known as Luneta Park, is a historical urban park in the Philippines.It is one of the largest urban parks in Asia. It has been a favorite leisure spot and one of the major tourist attractions of Manila.
Situated by the Manila Bay, it is an important site in Philippine history. The execution of national hero Jose Rizal on December 30, 1896 fanned the flames of the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Kingdom of Spain. The area was officially renamed Rizal Park in his honor, and the monument enshrining his remains serves as the park's symbolic focal point. The Declaration of Philippine Independence from the United States was held here on July 4, 1946 as were later political rallies including those of Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino in 1986 that culminated in the EDSA Revolution.
The bronze-and-granite Rizal monument is among the most famous sculptural landmarks in the country. It is almost protocol for visiting dignitaries to lay a wreath at the monument. Located on the monument is not merely the statue of the national hero, but also his remains.

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