Quezon Memorial Circle

Also know as Quezon City Circle, Quezon Memorial Park is a national park and is the mausoleum of the second president of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon and his wife, First Lady Aurora Quezon. Originally, the site was supposed to house the Congress of the Philippines but after the World War II, President Sergio Osmeña decided to raise fund and create a memorial complex for his predecessor. Today, the Quezon Memorial Circle has become the city’s most recognizable landmark with the 66-metre (the age when Quezon died) Quezon Memorial Shrine standing in the middle. The monument’s consists of three vertical pylons, each symbolizing the three geographic divisions of the country namely, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Inside the shrine are some of the Quezon’s memorabilia and other historical artifacts. His sarcophagus can also be found inside the shrine.

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There are also various activities you can do in within the area. The elliptical park offers various amenities such as basketball courts, playgrounds, skating rinks, bike lanes, built-in chess doors, indoor and outdoor conference halls, botanical gardens, and an amphitheater. Also, there is a 2.2 km track for joggers and bikers.

But for a more recreational experience, the park also offers restaurants (both fine and casual dining) within the area. There are also souvenir shops and bazaars. Some prefer to bring their own food and have a picnic within the grounds. Frequent visitors also look forward to stop over the park during the Christmas season where there are rides and stalls available.

Sources: www.quezoncity.gov.ph; mytravelguide.travel; ph.pagenation.com

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