The environment was great. The place is surrounded by huge trees. If you love nature and history,You must visit this place.
Rizal Shrine is always beautiful and historic. One problem i see was that, modernization already creeping to the supposed to be ancient and important place of our country history-wise. Kudos to the National and Local government for preserving most of the memorabilia and souvenirs left by the national hero. I hope they should have removed the modern facilities into it. But I think it's one way of preserving the facade and physique of the park.
It really feels good to be on a place where our national hero once lived. Some how they managed to improve and maintain the place especially the old houses and trees. It feels so fulfilling to be on that place.
Find a guide it will really help. Unless you know very well RIzal.Interesting, also because you can see Rizalian volunteers working for Rizal unpaid.
"corner of the traveler" the history behind the place gives you the sight and knowledge on how Dr. Jose p. Rizal lived his life being a doctor in Dapitan.
It was my second time at the Rizal Shrine and I'd say it has not been well maintained. Some of the structures are not in good condition anymore. Bring mosquito repellant when you visit the place.
A personal favorite of the Rizalians, the location can be best experienced with a local heritage interpreters or at least included in a Historical tour to make the visit very meaningful.Some are just visiting this location for photo and "selfie" purposes without knowing the significant importance of this location in the formation of the Philippine republic.
The place is very big and you'll really see the actual houses of Jose Rizal, though reconstructed, they really tried to preserve whatever there is to save.A lot of good readings are also available in display.They are currently renovating the building where they place Jose Rizal's books.
Beautiful preservation of national treasure in nature preserved area, but the museum is out o character , too modern , quite ugly building
We stopped briefly on our way to the airport.The reconstructed exhibits are good, but the semi forest setting makes the Rizal house look gloomy. A 'guide' approached us and showed us around, although one could have guided oneself.There is a more modern double storey museum that I lacked time to view.While the Rizal house means far more to Filipinos than foreigners, it's still worth seeing whatever your nationality.