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Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Laguna
Rizal Shrine is one of the top tourist attraction in the City of Calamba. This shrine is the ancestral home and birth place of our very own Philippine National Hero & Calamba’s greatest son - Dr. Jose P. Rizal. The original house was destroyed during World War II but was restored through the supervision of National Artist Juan Nakpil with the Executive Order No. 145 by President Elpidio Quirino. It was later then inaugurated in 1950.
In 1848, Rizal’s parents, Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso, who were originally from Biñan, Laguna, got married and settled in Calamba. The house they built was of the Spanish architectural style of that time and was one of the first stone and hardwood houses in Calamba. On June 19, 1861, Rizal was born inside that house and was the seventh among the eleven children of Francisco and Teodora. He was baptized “José Rizal Mercado” at the Calamba Church right next door.
Today, the shrine serves as a museum containing memorabilias of Rizal’s earlier childhood. On the grounds is a statue of the boy Rizal and his pet dog. The lot is also where Rizal’s parents remains were transferred. Visitors can enter the shrine everyday and there’s no entrance fee, but donations are welcome.
Too bad It was closed for the public during my visit in Calamba Rizal Shrine, the caretaker mentioned to us that they are organizing the house in preparation of Rizal Day. So, don't plan your trip in the early days of December.
A few meters away from the Shrine, you can also find the City's Biggest Cone which embeds the map of Laguna.
The schedule may have change already but the last the we went to Rizal Shrine, the Visiting hours was: Tuesdays to Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon, 1-5 p.m. Admission fee: FREE; Contact: Ma. Luisa Valeza at 0919-5013748.
Responses on "Calamba Laguna Rizal Shrine":
Lyn says:
April 8, 2009hello...just want to ask who made that big banga in calamba do you have any idea.t.y
Ronnell says:
April 8, 2009Sorry lyn, but I don't exactly have an idea.
But in my opinion, it was probably made by the Calamba Officials to add tourist spot in the city and perhaps to make a record of BIGGEST Banga in the world.
Louie says:
April 27, 2009is rizal shrine open during holidays, especially,May 1, i wanted to bring my daughters there?? thank you...
Ronnell says:
April 27, 2009Hi Louie!
I am not really sure if Rizal Shrine (Calamba) is open during holidays. Did you try to contact this no? Ma. Luisa Valeza at 0919-5013748.
Thanks for posting!
Andrew says:
July 16, 2009hi...good day to you.Can you have more picture about
rizal shrine. thanks
Kimmy says:
August 13, 2009hmn.. ask lng poh... why did they paint Rizal's house now as green?.. what does this means??? tnx..
Ayessa says:
September 5, 2009rizal shrine has been my spot since i was grade 4. its nature give me the goosebumps but it is indeed a Philippine pride!
Anna says:
September 20, 2009wala na po bang ibang contact person sa rizal shrine. out of coverage area po parati yung number na nabigay nyo. thanks
Khitz says:
September 25, 2009thus rizal shrine opens daily? and until what time it opens?
Ronnell says:
September 25, 2009Khitz,
I guess, it's only open in weekdays. 8-5PM. Hence this is the normal government office hours.Anne,
Sorry, I dont have the new # sa taong in-charge in Rizal Shrine.
Gigi says:
October 21, 2009hi..can you please give me location and contact numbers of pension houses in calamba preferably near mayapa road.tanx
Cheche says:
October 22, 2009pano po pumunta dun from Cubao? (through Public transportation po..
Diana says:
November 24, 2009do you know who is the contact person if I would bring my students in Rizal Shrine in Laguna?
Diana says:
December 6, 2009we are from pangasinan and we are going o visit rizal shire on friday, dec 11, 2009. can we be accommodated without reservation? our group is a combination of elem and high school students more or less 100 pax.
Leoni says:
December 7, 2009i would like to ask any information regarding rizal shrine. me and my classmates would like to go there as part of the requirement in our subject-Rizal. do you know anyone whom we can contact? tnx!
King Babaan says:
January 2, 2010hello.. ms. luisa can i ask something about the management of the rizal shrine? i am a tourism student from cavite.. just need it for the accomplishment of one of our subjects.. thank you and hope to hear it from you..
Cosa says:
January 7, 2010Does any one have a number to the Rizal Shrine or Museum? ASAP please.
Lorenz says:
January 26, 2010bakit ang gnda ng bahay ni rizal at bakit may fire extingiusher sa bahay nya eh diba sinauna pa yon
Amelia says:
January 26, 2010Please can you give me the contact no. of Rizal Shrine for our educational trip next month.Thanks & God bless.
Peter says:
January 27, 2010hello everyone , i would to ask what is best
thing inside the rizal shrine??
Praisel says:
February 1, 2010Good day! Can I ask for the contact number and contact person of Rizal’s shrine. We are planning to go there on February 7, 2010.
Please reply as soonest possible time. I am a student from Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa branch. You may contact me on this number : (02)6271602/09212912406/09068846045.
Thanks and God Bless!
Trixy says:
February 1, 2010oo may number ang rizal shrine pumunta ng akami doon ehhh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,e2 number,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,875-1028
Anna says:
February 14, 2010Hi, i hope you guys can help me. I want to visit Rizal Shrine but i dont know how to go there. Can you give me the directions? i will be coming from Alabang.thanks.
Gracesays:
February 23, 2010Hi! I just want to ask if open siya every saturday we plan to go in march 6,2010 sana. and pano pumunta if galing kaming manila? anu sasakyan. thanks!