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RIZAL MONUMENT
The Rizal Monument is a national landmark and memorial located in Rizal Park in Manila, Philippines.
The monument was built to honor the memory of Dr. Jose Rizal, a Filipino nationalist, writer, and revolutionary who played a pivotal role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.
The monument was designed by a Swiss sculptor named Richard Kissling, and the construction was led by a Filipino engineer named Juan Arellano. The monument was unveiled on December 30, 1913, on the anniversary of Rizal's execution.
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CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is a government-owned and controlled cultural institution in the Philippines. It was created in 1966 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 15, and its primary objective is to promote and preserve Filipino arts and culture.
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The CCP hosts various cultural and artistic events throughout the year, including performances by local and international artists, exhibitions, workshops, and festivals.
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MAGELLAN'S CROSS
Magellan's Cross is a famous historical landmark located in Cebu City, Philippines. It is a wooden cross encased in a stone structure, which was planted by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan on April 21, 1521, upon his arrival in Cebu. The cross represents the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines, as Magellan and his crew introduced the Catholic faith to the local people.
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CAMPANARIO DE DUMAGUETE
Campanario de Dumaguete, also known as the Dumaguete Belfry, is a historical landmark located in the city of Dumaguete in the Philippines. It is a bell tower that was constructed in the 1760s by the Augustinian Recollects, a religious order in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. The bell tower served as a watchtower to warn the locals of incoming attacks from Muslim pirates, which were common in the area at that time.
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GUI-OB CHURCH RUINS
Gui-ob Church Ruins is a historical landmark located in the municipality of Camiguin, a small island province in the southern part of the Philippines. It is considered as one of the most significant and unique tourist attractions on the island.
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The ruins of the Gui-ob Church are now preserved as a cultural heritage site and have become a popular tourist destination.
Upper Portion
Old Convent
Bell Tower
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MONASTERY OF TRANSFIGURATION
The Monastery of Transfiguration is a Benedictine monastery located in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines. It was founded in 1981 by a group of monks from the Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat in Spain. The monastery is situated on a hill overlooking the Pulangi River and the surrounding countryside.
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The monastery is known for its unique architecture, which combines traditional Filipino and modern styles. It also houses a museum and a library that contains a collection of rare books and manuscripts.