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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Public [Photo Hunt]


These are recycled photos of Plaza de Armas in Fort Santiago, the fort's main square.  This place is open to the public for a minimal fee of 75 pesos (approximately $1.65).   At the entrance of Plaza de Armas are the brass footsteps of  Dr. Jose Rizal, embedded on concrete.  These are his footsteps from his prison cell to Bagumbayan where he was executed by firing squad  and made him a martyr of the Philippine Revolution.  Dr. Rizal was imprisoned in this fort in 1896 during his court martial---he was later convicted on charges of rebellion, sedition and conspiracy against the Spanish government.

Across Plaza de Armas is the Rizal Shrine, a public museum built in honor of Rizal's heroism.  The shrine holds Dr. Rizal's books, memorabilia, manuscripts and artworks, his famous poem Mi Ultimo Adios and a piece of his vertebra.   A life-size statue of  the hero holding a book stands at the edge of Plaza de Armas.  This statue made me wonder what was his favorite book.:p

Plaza de Armas at dusk

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34 comments:

  1. CRIZ LAIJuly 31, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Wow! What a hero! :) I'm also curious about that book he was reading :P

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  2. MaRJuly 31, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Nice plaza and thanks for the short history lesson!
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  3. marcia@joyismygoalJuly 31, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    The tunnel shot is so nice crisp and inviting

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  4. marcia@joyismygoalJuly 31, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    The tunnel shot is so nice crisp and inviting

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  5. journeyingjamesJuly 31, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    nagmahal na pala ang entrance ng plaza. i hope they can make this cheaper for students and free for researchers/writers.

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  6. LifeRamblingsJuly 31, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    nice shots. that looks like a wonderful plaza. happy weekend.

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  7. magiceyeJuly 31, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    beautiful takes on the theme!

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  8. OmanJuly 31, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    isa talaga sa mga plano ko after i resigned from work and before i start a new one is to travel around manila as much as i can. sadly, halos wala pa ko na-aacomplish sa travel plans ko around the metro. i have to visit this one soon.

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  9. LesleyJuly 31, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    I like the view in the first shot. Though, I will admit that the idea of following his footsteps and seeing 'one of his vertebrae' sounds a bit morbid to me.

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  10. Gemma WisemanJuly 31, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    An amazing, fascinating looking tunnel that must be wonderful to see! Great shots!

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  11. aspiritofsimplicityJuly 31, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Great pictures. I really like the second one. And, I love the music...Ella I think. She was all that and more.

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  12. aspiritofsimplicityJuly 31, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    oops...Billie Holiday.

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  13. AnonymousJuly 31, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    beautiful shots! and a great public place.

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  14. LornaJuly 31, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    What I love about Photohunt is that there is always so much to learn.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 31, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    We should remember our heroes. Good choice.

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  16. CarverJuly 31, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    Beautiful place and an interesting post.

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  17. AnnieJuly 31, 2010 at 11:01 PM

    Very interesting! Thanks for the visit to this public place. Have a great weekend!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 31, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    The brass footsteps make you want to follow them. I wonder about the book, too.

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  19. GattinaJuly 31, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    Beautiful pictures ! That's typical everywhere it's "public" but you have to pay, lol !

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  20. SandraAugust 1, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    Love your photos, and the history lesson was a bonus. Have a nice weekend.

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  21. Michelle-aneous MusingsAugust 1, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    Thanks for also sharing some history, not to mention for your kind words on my own pic! Have a great week! :-)

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  22. MarleneAugust 1, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    It's been a long long time since I visited Fort Santiago. I remember I was scared when I saw the statue of Jose Rizal sitting as if he was writing. But this entrance I don't remember anymore. Nice take on the theme (public).

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  23. BabaAugust 1, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    Hi Luna, a great looking fort open to the public..thanks for sharing it with us today.Baba

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  24. Julie ShawAugust 1, 2010 at 3:12 AM

    great photos

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  25. AnonymousAugust 1, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    An fitting way to commemorate a national hero...


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  26. SusanneAugust 1, 2010 at 4:00 AM

    Love the history behind your pictures.

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  27. Susan DemeterAugust 1, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    Beautiful photos! Happy photo hunting!

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  28. Noel MorataAugust 1, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    aloha,

    thanks for the history lesson, very interesting place and photo

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  29. jmbAugust 1, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    Great photos for this theme. It looks like a lovely place to spend a while.

    Happy weekend to you.

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  30. Kim, USAAugust 1, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Been there but it was a long time ago. Nice shot!
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  31. MaritesAugust 1, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    i like the last photo..makes me feel nostalgic. happy weekend! My photohunt is here.

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  32. CherryPieAugust 2, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    Both are lovely :-)

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  33. Heart of RachelAugust 2, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Those footsteps are a great reminder of Jose Rizal's journey and sacrifices.

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  34. AnonymousAugust 2, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful shots for this week's theme!

    Thanks for popping by on photo hunt Saturday!

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