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- Rizal Park
Rizal Park
The 58-hectare (143 acre) Rizal Park is named for Dr Jose Rizal,
renowned Philippine anti-colonialist, writer and philosopher. The
park is one of the largest in South East Asia, and is a green lung
much used by the residents of Manila for recreation and
entertainment. The park features numerous ornamental gardens, a
chess plaza and a skating rink. In a pond on the east side of the
park the Philippine archipelago has been recreated in miniature.
There are also some museums and public buildings within the park,
and after sunset a sound and light exhibit featuring the martyrdom
of Dr Jose Rizal is displayed. On Sundays there is a free concert
in an open-air auditorium. Rizal Park is a wonderful place for
tourists to go and soak up a little of Manila's everyday life, in a
lush and beautiful natural setting.
Information & Facts
Admission
Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
Opening Times
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