Rizal Monument (Calamba)

Coordinates: 14°11′45″N 121°09′35″E / 14.1958°N 121.1597°E / 14.1958; 121.1597
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José Rizal Monument in Calamba
Bantayog ni José Rizal sa Calamba (Filipino)
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Coordinates14°11′45″N 121°09′35″E / 14.1958°N 121.1597°E / 14.1958; 121.1597
LocationThe Plaza, Calamba, Laguna
DesignerJose Dionas "Jonas" F. Roces
TypeMonument[1]
MaterialBronze, Granite
Height43 feet (13 m) (total height)
Beginning dateDecember 2010
Completion dateApril 2011
Opening dateJune 19, 2011
Dedicated toJosé Rizal

The Rizal Monument in Calamba is a monument built to commemorate the national hero of the Philippines, Jose Rizal was born in the city of Calamba, It is a 6.7 metres (22 ft) statue sculpted by Jonas Roces and is located at The Plaza, a 6.7-hectare (17-acre).[2][3]

The monument is located vicinity in the front of José Rizal Coliseum and the Calamba City Hall. Both landmarks where located in "The Plaza of Calamba".[4]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Museo ni Jose Rizal Calamba - National Historical Commission of the Philippines". Archived from the original on 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
  2. "Jose Rizal's Tallest Monument in Calamba City". Archived from the original on 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
  3. "Jose Rizal's Monument in Calamba, Laguna". 16 April 2018.
  4. "Context: Rizal Monument in Calamba". 24 August 2020.