Rizal’s Landing Site
The site where Rizal disembarked from the steamer “S.S. Cebu” located at Santa Cruz Beach. In 1565 with the arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, a 20 feet cross was erected to symbolize the propagation of Christianity in the area. Dr. Jose P. Rizal landed 7:00 o’clock P.M. on July 17, 1892 to begin the life of an exile in Dapitan. With Captain Delgras and three artillery men, they walked through Sta. Cruz Street with a “Farol de Combate” to the Casa Real where he was presented to Don Ricardo Carnicero, Spanish Military Governor of the District.
The Rizal Shrine
This is the major historical landmark of the city. It is the original estate of national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal which he acquired by purchase during his exile in Dapitan from 1892 to 1896. The Rizal Shrine is approximately two kilometers from the Dapitan City Hall. Its land area has been considerably restored to its original size of 16 hectares with the reclamation of 10,974 square meters.
Casa Residencia
A preserved structure of the main house which served as Rizal’s residence with his mother, sisters, close relatives and neighbors in Laguna had stayed with him in Dapitan. It is one room house encircled with a veranda, which is Japanese inspired. It is situated at precisely the best spot the feng sui would dictate: standing in a slightly hgier ground than the flat lawn, open to the sea view in front but full protected by the hill behind. A simple comfort room connected by wooden planks is found at the rear.
Casa Redonda
This is an octagonal dwelling which served as quarters for Rizal's pupils. It was later converted to a clinic and it was here where George Tauter, the foster father of Josephine Bracken, was operated on his eye.
Casa Redonda Pequena
A hexagonal structure situated at the right side of the main house which served as a chicken house.
Casitas Hospitales
There are two of these structures which were originally intended as tea houses which Rizal converted into clinics to accommodate patients from far-flung municipalities.
Casa Quadrada
Rizal built this hut as a dormitory to accommodate the growing number of his pupils in Talisay School. The area underneath served as workshop of the pupils.
Casitas de Salud
Originally, these were teahouses. When his fame as a physician spread to the entire Philippines and other countries, these were converted in to wards to accommodate his patients from far flung places.
The Rizaliana
A modern concrete building constructed in 1972 which houses all Rizaliana books, periodicals, and other historical exhibits. Part of it also serves as the office of the Rizal Shrine curator.
Mi Retiro Rock
In the old Dapitan history, this shaped rock was known as “Batong Lumayag” (sailing stone) for it appeared to be floating or sailing during high tide. Officially, this is called Mi Retiro Rock for it was here where Rizal wrote his longest poem, “Mi Retiro”, which was composed of 24 stanzas. Presently, it is within an artificial lagoon.
The Aqueduct
Rizal’s pupil and some other laborers built this aqueduct system or dam about 110 meters long and inclined walls of about 2.5 meters deep. A bamboo piping leads straight to the main haouse and kitchen. A forest and watershed in higher up steep hill ensure the supply of water to the dam.on the top of the dam – military governor of Dapitan at the time of Rizal’s exile and his wife. The original dam still exists today.
The Amphitheater
An open-air auditorium with a seating capacity of 500 which was constructed beyond the Mi Retiro Rock.
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Casa Residencia
A preserved structure of the main house which served as Rizal’s residence with his mother, sisters, close relatives and neighbors in Laguna had stayed with him in Dapitan. It is one room house encircled with a veranda, which is Japanese inspired. It is situated at precisely the best spot the feng sui would dictate: standing in a slightly hgier ground than the flat lawn, open to the sea view in front but full protected by the hill behind. A simple comfort room connected by wooden planks is found at the rear.
Casa Redonda
This is an octagonal dwelling which served as quarters for Rizal's pupils. It was later converted to a clinic and it was here where George Tauter, the foster father of Josephine Bracken, was operated on his eye.
Casa Redonda Pequena
A hexagonal structure situated at the right side of the main house which served as a chicken house.
Casitas Hospitales
There are two of these structures which were originally intended as tea houses which Rizal converted into clinics to accommodate patients from far-flung municipalities.
Casa Quadrada
Rizal built this hut as a dormitory to accommodate the growing number of his pupils in Talisay School. The area underneath served as workshop of the pupils.
Casitas de Salud
Originally, these were teahouses. When his fame as a physician spread to the entire Philippines and other countries, these were converted in to wards to accommodate his patients from far flung places.
The Rizaliana
A modern concrete building constructed in 1972 which houses all Rizaliana books, periodicals, and other historical exhibits. Part of it also serves as the office of the Rizal Shrine curator.
Mi Retiro Rock
In the old Dapitan history, this shaped rock was known as “Batong Lumayag” (sailing stone) for it appeared to be floating or sailing during high tide. Officially, this is called Mi Retiro Rock for it was here where Rizal wrote his longest poem, “Mi Retiro”, which was composed of 24 stanzas. Presently, it is within an artificial lagoon.
The Aqueduct
Rizal’s pupil and some other laborers built this aqueduct system or dam about 110 meters long and inclined walls of about 2.5 meters deep. A bamboo piping leads straight to the main haouse and kitchen. A forest and watershed in higher up steep hill ensure the supply of water to the dam.on the top of the dam – military governor of Dapitan at the time of Rizal’s exile and his wife. The original dam still exists today.
The Amphitheater
An open-air auditorium with a seating capacity of 500 which was constructed beyond the Mi Retiro Rock.
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