Relief Map of MindanaoRelief Map of Mindanao is a National Cultural Treasure, National Museum located at Dapitan City, zamboanga del Norte, Region IX.
Relief Map of Mindanao – While in exile in Dapitan in 1892, Dr. Jose Rizal, National Hero, designed the plaza of Dapitan with the assistance of Fr. Francisco Paula de Sanchez. The original plaza had a kiosk with five radiating romenades aand lights fueled by coconut oil encased in glass. In the plaza and in front of the church of St. Joseph, Dr. Jose Rizal and Fr. Sanchez with the help of alumni and then current students of the Parochial School of Dapitan built a relief map of Mindanao.
Declared a National Cultural Treasure in June 20, 2005.