Bahay ni Rizal (Rizal Shrine)
Monday, February 16th, 2009
Rizal Shrine in Calamba
Rizal Shrine in Calamba is a reconstruction of the ancestral home of Calamba’s greatest son, Dr. José P. Rizal. The original house was destroyed during World War II, and through Executive Order No. 145 by President Elpidio Quirino, the house was restored through the supervision of National Artist Juan Nakpil. The only thing original in the structure is the flooring, which was dug up completely during construction. The shrine was then inaugurated in 1950.
Today, the shrine serves as a museum containing memorabilias of Rizal’s earlier childhood. On the grounds is a statue of the boy Rizal and his pet dog. The lot is also where Rizal’s parents remains were transferred.