Rizal Park also known as Luneta Park - situated on the northern end of Roxas Boulevard in the heart of Manila. Located on the shores of Manila Bay, the park have witnessed many significant events in Philippine history. Among them - the execution of Jose Rizal December 30, 1896, gave rise to the Philippine revolution against the Spanish colonization and turned into a national hero martyr country. Later, Luneta Park was officially renamed Rizal Park in his honor, and a monument to Jose Rizal is the symbolic center of the park. Here July 4, 1946 has been officially proclaimed the Declaration of Independence of the Philippines, and were political battles between Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino in 1986 that led to the resignation of the dictator Marcos.
Rizal Park history began in the 18th century during the Spanish colonial period. At that time, both social and business life of Manila took place mainly in the historic district of the walled Intramuros, a small area south of the city walls was cleared to prevent attempts to attack by patriotic locals. Then, in the area known as Bagumbayan field, located Spanish Military Hospital (later destroyed in an earthquake) and the fortifications are not associated with Intramuros, known as Luneta because of the lunate shape. Prior to the field area was Alfonso XII (King of Spain from 1874 to 1885 years), which later became known as Luneta Square and was the center of social activity of the inhabitants of Manila. In the late 19th century on the site was carried out public executions of criminals and political enemies of Spain.

Today one of the main attractions of the park and the whole country is a monument to the Filipino patriot, writer and poet José Rizal made of granite and bronze. It was opened December 30, 1913, the day of the 17th anniversary of his death. On a memorial tablet inscribed Rizal's poem "My Last Farewell", and the monument is guarded by soldiers, who are called the Knights of Rizal. A visit to this monument and lay a wreath to the base become almost protocol event for visiting the Philippines politicians.

Directly in front of the monument to Rizal 107 meters above the ground rises Flagstaff Independence - the highest flagpole in the Philippines. It was here July 4, 1946 was proclaimed the independence of the Republic of the Philippines. Nearby is the so-called Tribune of Independence, designed by Juan Arellano.

Among the other attractions of the park Rizal - popular among young Japanese Garden hosted in recognition of friendship between Japan and the Philippines, a quaint Chinese Garden gates, made in the traditional Chinese style with flying dragons, National Library of the Philippines, Greenhouse Orchid and Butterfly Pavilion, founded in 1994 year .  Lapu-Lapu Monument or Statue of Liberty Guardian - is a gift from the people of Korea as a sign of gratitude to the Filipino people for their assistance during the Korean War of the 1950s .  Lapu-Lapu was the leader of the Muslim clan on the Philippine island of Cebu and representative of the Sultan of Sulu, the first to rebel against the Spanish colonizers .  It was recently recognized as the first national hero of the Philippines .  In 1521 Lapu-Lapu and his clan of 10 men armed with spears, fought with Spanish soldiers under the command of Ferdinand Magellan .  In that battle the famous Portuguese explorer Magellan and several of his soldiers were killed .  Here, in Rizal Park, near the monument of Jose Rizal, is the "zero kilometer" - the point at which begins the distance from Manila . 

On weekends and public holidays in the park going to Manila residents - families with children, couples in love, old-age pensioners. For them, as well as visitors to the city, there are several areas for picnics, perform a variety of musical groups, organized sporting events.