Rizal Shrine (Calamba)
The Rizal Shrine in Calamba (Filipino: Museo ni José Rizal Calamba) is a reproduction of the original two-story, Spanish-colonial style house in Calamba, Laguna where José Rizal was born on June 19, 1861. Rizal is regarded as one of the greatest national heroes of the Philippines.
| Rizal Shrine Calamba | |
|---|---|
Rizal Shrine in 2023 | |
Location in Luzon Location in the Philippines | |
| Alternative names | Rizal House, Rizal's Birthplace |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Mansion |
| Architectural style | Bahay na Bato |
| Address | Francisco Mercado St. cor. Jose P. Rizal St., Brgy. 5, Poblacion |
| Town or city | Calamba, Laguna |
| Country | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°12′49″N 121°10′01″E |
| Inaugurated | June 19, 1950 |
| Renovated | 1949 |
| Owner | Government of the Philippines |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Stones, Bricks, and Wood |
| Floor count | Two with a separate building with museum and an audio-visual room |
| Designations | National Shrine (Level 1) |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect(s) | Juan F. Nakpil |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 3 |
The house is designated as a National Shrine (Level 1) by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. It is located along Mercado Street and Rizal Street in Calamba's Poblacion 5 and is in close proximity to St. John the Baptist Parish Church and the City College of Calamba.
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