ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE Best of the Islands Philippines HISTORICAL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Rizal Shrine Philippine National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal spent his last four years in exile in Dapitan. His original estate here has been declared a national shrine and is being administered by the National Historical Institute. Hence, the city monicker, "Shrine City of the Philippines." By the year 2020, Dapitan is poised to become the Dr. Jose Rizal Heritage Center of the Philippines, owing to the wealth of Rizal memorabilia and memorable places associated with the hero. Dapitan City Plaza Occupying an area of more or less one hectare (2.711 acres), the Dapitan City Plaza was developed and beautified by Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines' National Hero, with the assistance of Gov. Carcinero. His plan had been to make it comparable to the plazas he had seen in Europe. Relief Map of Mindanao Across St. James Church is found a huge map of Mindanao, resting on a total land area of roughly 900 square meters. It was done by Philippine National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal. He intended it as a motivating device for teaching history and geography to the townsfolk.

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The Aqueduct It is a reservoir that had also served as a good water system. Bamboo tubes were used to connect the diversion canal to the kitchen and lavatory. The original dam still exists today. Casa Redonda It is an octagonal dwelling that served as the quarters for Dr. Jose Rizal's pupils. Later converted to a clinic, it was here that George Tauter, the foster father of Josephine Bracken, had his eye operation. Casa Cuadrada It is the main house that served as the residence of Dr. Jose Rizal together with members of his family, who came to visit him every so often. It has been faithfully reconstructed using its original light native materials. Casa Redonda Pequeña It is a hexagonal structure that had served as a chicken house during Dr. Jose Rizal's stay in Dapitan. Casitas Hospitales Two of these structures were originally intended as tea houses but Dr. Jose Rizal converted them into clinics to accommodate patients from far-flung municipalities. Mi Retiro Rock A naturally heart-shaped rock, it is so called because it was where Dr. Jose Rizal had scribed the beautiful verses of his poems, "Mi Retiro" and "Himno a Talisay." It is also known as Batong Lumayag as it appears to be afloat during high tide. Presently, it lies within an artificial lagoon. Amphitheater It is an open-air auditorium with a seating capacity of 500, which was constructed beyond the Mi Retiro Rock. Holy Rosary Cathedral It was erected by the Spanish friars sometime in 1895, before Dipolog City became a municipality. Records show that the cathedral altar was designed by Dr. Jose Rizal, who was still serving the tenure of his Dapital exile in those years. Sta. Cruz Migrating Boholanos from the Visayas landed here in May 1905 and then planted a cross to symbolize Christianity. Filipino-Japanese Memorial Park A World War II memorial in Barangay Dicayas now stands over a battleground where Filipino and Japanese soldiers clashed fiercely and many lost their lives. The memorial is accessible in 15 minutes from the city proper via the highway. Zamboanga Del Norte Travel Information Brief History - Georgraphy / Political Subdivision / Climate - Languages/Dialects / Population / Major Industries Getting There - Historical Attractions - Cultural Attractions - Natural Attractions - Man-Made Attractions - Festivals

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