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About Rizal Shrine at Fort Santiago

Rizal Shrine at Fort Santiago is a museum dedicated to the lifework of José Rizal. During Spain's colonization of the islands, it served as barracks for Spanish artillery soldiers. The museum is situated in the building where Rizal hid his famous poem Mi último adiós (My Last Farewell) in an oil lamp later given to his sister, Trinidad, and spent his final night.
The shrine is home to various memorabilia such as books, manuscripts, the shells he collected in Dapitan, and artwork. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines renovated the museum to attract younger audiences in 2014The Museum of Contemporary Art, and Design (MCAD) was designed by local architect Ed Calma and is the only space in the Philippines that approximates a gallery space and international contemporary art museum.

On the eve of his execution, Jose Rizal sadly wrote to his family to bid them farewell, “I would like to see each one of you before dying, though it may cost much pain. Come the most valiant, I have some important things to say.” Serenely accepting his tragic fate, he composed his untitled valedictory poem, which came to be known “Mi Ultimo Adios.” On 30 December 1896, Rizal calmly faced the firing squad in Bagumbayan.

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Monday
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Tuesday
9AM - 6PM
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Sunday
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on Sat Feb 18 2023
Being a Belgian citizen, it's nice to welcome foreigners to the Philippines.
on Thu Feb 09 2023
It is situated in Fort Santiago, an ex-military barracks. The museum was reconstructed in 1953 and became a museum. Jose Rizal, the most revered national hero, spent his final days in prison there.
on Sun Feb 05 2023
They are rich in history and other Rizal items.
on Sat Dec 17 2022
Only a vaccine is required to enter the country.
on Sat Dec 17 2022
It's always a good idea to visit historical places.
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on Sat Dec 17 2022
The Rizal Shrine, Fort Santiago is dedicated to Dr Jose Rizal, who was executed in Spain in December 1896. It is also home to memorabilia and other historical events.
on Sun Nov 06 2022
The Jose Rizal Museum has a collection of dioramas and a novel that explains the story of Jose Rizal's struggles.
on Tue Oct 25 2022
It's nice The ghost of the national hero is missing in order to add Hogwarts atmosphere
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on Fri Jul 22 2022
Rizal Shrine in Fort Santiago is dedicated to Dr Jose Rizal, the Philippines' national hero. There is also a large statue of Rizal and a museum. Knowledge is free but it is not necessary. You need to access the museum first. You need around an hour to see the entire museum.
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