Rizal Monument
Philippines
This iconic monument features a bronze statue of Rizal holding his two novels, "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo," symbolizing his role as a writer and reformist. The obelisk behind him represents the guiding light of his ideals. His remains are interred within the monument, making it both a memorial and a mausoleum.
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Jose Rizal Monument in Madrid
Madrid, Spain
This monument is a near-exact replica of the one in Manila's Luneta Park. It features a bronze statue of Rizal standing tall, looking straight ahead, unlike the Manila version, which gazes sideways. The monument includes plaques with "Mi Último Adiós" in Spanish and its Tagalog translation, symbolizing Rizal's literary legacy and the enduring ties between the Philippines and Spain.
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Jose Rizal Monument in Jinjiang
Jinjiang, China
Standing at 18.61 feet, symbolizing Rizal's birth year (1861), this is the tallest Rizal monument outside the Philippines. It acknowledges Rizal's Chinese ancestry through his great-great-grandfather, Domingo Lam-Co, and represents the historical ties between the Philippines and China.
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Bust of Dr. José P. Rizal
Canada
This waist-length bronze bust, presented by the Philippine government, sits on a granite pedestal engraved with inscriptions in French, English, and Tagalog. It commemorates Rizal's role in the liberation of the Philippines and celebrates the centenary of Philippine independence.
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Jose Rizal Monument in Brampton
Ontario
This monument was unveiled in a park renamed in honor of Dr. Jose Rizal, following a motion by the Brampton City Council in 2021. It serves as a tribute to Rizal's influence and the vibrant Filipino community in the area.
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Dr. Jose Rizal Monument in Wilhelmsfeld
Germany
This bronze statue depicts Rizal holding a quill, symbolizing his literary contributions. It commemorates his stay in Heidelberg during his studies in ophthalmology, where he wrote "A Las Flores de Heidelberg," reflecting his longing for the Philippines.
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Jose Rizal Statue in Honolulu
Hawaii
This life-size bronze statue portrays Rizal standing with a book in his left hand, symbolizing his contributions to literature and education. The monument was a gift from the Filipino community in Hawaii, honoring Rizal's legacy and the Filipino diaspora's cultural heritage.
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Rizal Bust in Lima
Peru
This bust of Rizal was unveiled by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. It stands in the first public park in Peru named after a national hero of a foreign country, symbolizing the shared values of freedom and independence between the Philippines and Peru.
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