The Rizal Shrine is located in Calamba City where Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861. He is one of the most celebrated patriots, a national hero whose contributions led to the social transformation and revolution against the Spaniards. The current house is just a replica of the original house which was destroyed during WW2.
In 1949, President Elpidio Quirino passed the Executive Order no.145, facilitating the reconstruction of the house. The Rizal Shrine is a typical rectangular "Bahay na Bato" which is a reminiscent of upper-class Filipino homes built during the Spanish Colonial era. The lower portion is made of adobe stone and brick, while the upper portion consists of hardwood.
Rizal Shrine is open from Tuesday to Sunday 8am to 5pm with no entrance fee.
How to Get There:
1.) Take a bus bound to Sta. Cruz (DLTB), they have terminals in Cubao and LRT Buendia
2.) Tell the conductor to drop you off in Halang, Calamba.
3.) Once in Halang, you can then ride a jeep bound to Calamba Town Proper, just tell the driver to drop you off in Rizal Shrine.
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