Rizal_Shrine_(Intramuros)

Rizal Shrine (Intramuros)

Rizal Shrine (Intramuros)

Museum in Manila, Philippines

The Rizal Shrine, also known as the Museo ni José Rizal Fort Santiago (transl. Museum of Jose Rizal in Fort Santiago) is a museum dedicated to the lifework of José Rizal.[1] It is located inside Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines, beside the Plaza de Armas. Fort Santiago served as barracks for Spanish artillery soldiers during Spain's colonization of the islands. The museum is located in the building where Rizal spent his final night and hid his famous poem Mi último adiós (My Last Farewell) in an oil lamp later given to his sister, Trinidad. The shrine is home to various memorabilia such as the shells he collected in Dapitan, books, manuscripts and artwork.

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In 2014, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines renovated the museum in order to attract younger audience.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Museo ni Jose Rizal Fort Santiago". National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  2. [2]
    "New Rizal museum expected to draw in young kids, more tourists". GMA News Online. 22 March 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2022.

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