Rizal Park

Rizal Park, Luneta (Filipino: Liwasang Rizal, Luneta), also known as Rizal Park, Luneta Park, or simply Luneta, is a historic urban park located in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. It is one of the largest urban parks in the country, covering an area of 58 hectares (140 acres). The area now occupied by the park was known as Bagumbayan during the Spanish colonial period. It is adjacent to the historic walled city of Intramuros. Situated on the eastern shore of Manila Bay, the park has played a significant role in Philippine history. The execution of Filipino patriot José Rizal on December 30, 1896, at the site helped galvanize support for the Philippine Revolution against Spain. The park was later named in his honor, and the monument enshrining his remains serves as its symbolic focal point. The inauguration of the Third Philippine Republic and the formal recognition of Philippine independence by the United States took place there on July 4, 1946. The park has also been the site of major political demonstrations, including those associated with Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino, culminating in the People Power Revolution of 1986. In December 2021, the National Parks Development Committee adopted the branding "Rizal Park, Luneta" to distinguish the park from other locations bearing the name "Rizal Park".