Quezon Memorial Shrine, National monument in Quezon City, Philippines
Quezon Memorial Shrine is a national monument in Quezon City featuring three connected pylons rising 66 meters high that form a mausoleum with marble surfaces and commemorative sculptures. The complex includes paved walkways and information panels to help visitors explore the structure.
The memorial was completed in 1978 and preserves the remains of Manuel L. Quezon, the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth during the 1930s. This site became an important place for preserving the nation's early leadership history.
The shrine bears the name of the nation's first president and features three angels in traditional dress representing the country's major island groups. Visitors can understand the significance of these figures to Filipino identity as they walk through the complex.
The complex offers parking and paved pathways accessible to various mobility levels, along with multilingual information panels. Visitors should come in early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler.
Three angels sculpted by Italian artist Francesco Monti sit atop the pylons wearing clothing specific to the island regions they represent. This blend of Western and local artistic elements makes the shrine visually distinctive.
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