Rizal Monument

Rizal Monument
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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14°34′54″N 120°58′36″E / 14.581669°N 120.976694°E / 14.581669; 120.976694
LocationRizal Park, Manila
DesignerRichard Kissling
TypeMausoleum
MaterialGranite
Height12.7 meters (42 ft)
Beginning date1908
Completion date1913
Opening dateDecember 30, 1913; 110 years ago (1913-12-30)
Dedicated toThe memory of José Rizal, patriot and martyr
National Historical Landmarks
Official nameJose Rizal National Monument
TypeStructure, Monument
DesignatedApril 15, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-04-15)
Legal basisNo. 05, s. 2013
Marker date2013; 11 years ago (2013)

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."

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.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "Rizal´s monument cleaned after being vandalized". Embassy of the Philippines in Madrid, Spain. 2010-11-23. Retrieved 2014-09-15.
  2. ^ "Rizal´s Madrid". Embassy of the Philippines in Madrid, Spain. 2010-11-23. Retrieved 2014-09-15.
  3. ^ Morong, Joseph (2014-09-15). "PNoy begins 4-nation European trip at Madrid's Rizal monument". GMA News. Philippines. Retrieved 2014-09-15.