BRIEF BACKGROUND ON QUEZON CITY
Quezon City started as one aspiring man's dream. In 1989, Manuel Quezon started the work on the hollowed ground caused by the recent war in hopes of transforming it into a majestic city. originally proposed to be The city of Balintawak, it was soon named after the brain behind the beauty, our late president.
Beyond the intriguing tower smack in the middle of the park is a museum dedicated exclusively for our national Hero.
The Quezon City Memorial Circle
A more than familiar location for every family in The metro. It's a patch of green amidst a hustling city. but ofcourse, more than a hangout, it is where the remains of our late former president Manuel Luis Quezon is laid.
The site was known to have been planned as the location where National Capitol would have been erected. foundations were in set but construction was interrupted due to World War II in the Philippines. soon after the war, President Sergio Osmeña proposed an action to have the site made into a memorial for the former president Manuel Quezon (by that time, was deceased)
Ever wondered why the shrine has unusual sculptures on its tip? That's because Quezon's tomb was specially built with symbolism. The angel's perched on top of the 66 meter high pylon represent the three main islands of the Philippines; Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. while the height of the pylon represent the how many years president Quezon lived.
The Architectural Design was done by Federico Ilustre, who won the national contest imposed by Osmeña. while the mourning angels (each of whom, holding a samapaguita) perched unto he tip of the memorial was sculpted by italian sculptor Monti.
"The base of the tomb is shaped in an equilateral triangular structure that reflects the eternal symbols -- Birth, Life and Death" -- Derived from the museum's placard about the former president.
BRIEF BACKGROUND ON QUEZON CITY
Quezon City started as one aspiring man's dream. In 1989, Manuel Quezon started the work on the hollowed ground caused by the recent war in hopes of transforming it into a majestic city. originally proposed to be The city of Balintawak, it was soon named after the brain behind the beauty, our late president.
Beyond the intriguing tower smack in the middle of the park is a museum dedicated exclusively for our national Hero.
The Quezon City Memorial Circle
A more than familiar location for every family in The metro. It's a patch of green amidst a hustling city. but ofcourse, more than a hangout, it is where the remains of our late former president Manuel Luis Quezon is laid.
The site was known to have been planned as the location where National Capitol would have been erected. foundations were in set but construction was interrupted due to World War II in the Philippines. soon after the war, President Sergio Osmeña proposed an action to have the site made into a memorial for the former president Manuel Quezon (by that time, was deceased)
Ever wondered why the shrine has unusual sculptures on its tip? That's because Quezon's tomb was specially built with symbolism. The angel's perched on top of the 66 meter high pylon represent the three main islands of the Philippines; Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. while the height of the pylon represent the how many years president Quezon lived.
The Architectural Design was done by Federico Ilustre, who won the national contest imposed by Osmeña. while the mourning angels (each of whom, holding a samapaguita) perched unto he tip of the memorial was sculpted by italian sculptor Monti.
"The base of the tomb is shaped in an equilateral triangular structure that reflects the eternal symbols -- Birth, Life and Death" -- Derived from the museum's placard about the former president.
