December 30, 2013 marks the centennial of the Rizal Monument, which was built as the tomb and memorial to Jose P. Rizal and has since then served as the de facto symbol of our nationhood. The following essay on the Rizal Monument—on its origins, complex history, and enduring legacy—is the Presidential Museum and Library’s contribution to the Rizal Day 2013 commemoration.

 

URL: http://www.gov.ph/rizal-monument/