Rizal Shrine Calamba | Birthplace of Jose Rizal MarkerRizal Shrine Calamba | Birthplace of Jose Rizal Marker is a National Shrine, NHCP; Work of National Artist for Architecture Juan F. Nakpil; Registered Property, Province of Laguna located at Calamba City, Laguna, Region IV-A.
This bahay na bato is the birthplace of the Philippines’s National Hero. This is a reconstruction of the original house. On display are family memorabilia, original and replica furniture. The museum was refurbished in 1998 for the Philippine Centennial celebrations.
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Birthplace of Jose Rizal
Restored by Executive Order No. 145 of President Elpidio Quirino with funds mainly contributed by school children of the Philippines. Inaugurated, 1950. Architect: Juan F. Nakpil.
Year Unveiled: 1951