Rizal Monument (Calamba)
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]
Bantayog ni José Rizal sa Calamba (Filipino) | |
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| Coordinates | 14.1958°N 121.1597°E |
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| Location | The Plaza, Calamba, Laguna |
| Designer | Jose Dionas "Jonas" F. Roces |
| Type | Monument[1] |
| Material | Bronze, Granite |
| Height | 43 feet (13 m) (total height) |
| Beginning date | December 2010 |
| Completion date | April 2011 |
| Opening date | June 19, 2011 |
| Dedicated to | José Rizal |
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
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Jose-Rizals-Tallest-Monument-in-Calamba-City
- https://choosehappiness101.wordpress.com/2018/04/16/jose-rizals-monument-in-calamba-laguna
- https://calabarzonkamidotcom.wordpress.com/2020/08/24/context-rizal-monument-in-calamba
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