Rizal Monument
The Rizal Monument (original title: Motto Stella; Latin: "guiding star") is a memorial in Rizal Park in Manila, Philippines built to commemorate the executed Filipino nationalist, José Rizal. The monument consists of a standing bronze sculpture of Rizal, with an obelisk, set on a stone base within which his remains are interred, holding his 2 famous novels "El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere". A plaque on the pedestal's front reads: "To the memory of José Rizal, patriot and martyr, executed on Bagumbayan Field December 30 1896. This monument is dedicated by the people of the Philippine Islands."
Bantayog ni Jose Rizal Monumento a José Rizal | |
The monument in 2017, with the under-construction Torre de Manila visible in the background | |
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| Location | Rizal Park, Manila |
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| Designer | Richard Kissling |
| Type | Mausoleum |
| Material | Granite |
| Height | 12.7 meters (42 ft) |
| Beginning date | 1908 |
| Completion date | 1913 |
| Opening date | December 30, 1913 |
| Dedicated to | The memory of José Rizal, patriot and martyr |
The perimeter of the monument is guarded continuously by the Philippine Marine Corps’ Marine Security and Escort Group, the changing of the guard having become a daily ritual. About 100 m (330 ft) north-northwest of the monument is the exact location where Rizal was executed, marked by life-size dioramas depicting his final moments. 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.