Rizal Memorial Library and Museum, Neoclassical heritage building on Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City, Philippines.
The three-story building features a sculpture of Jose Rizal holding an open book while two children stand beside him at the entrance.
Built through public fundraising in 1939, the structure served as headquarters for Japanese forces during World War II and survived American bombardments.
The building contains the Cebu City Museum of Visual Arts, displaying regional artworks on the second floor and the Sinulog Hall on the third floor.
The ground floor houses the Cebu City Public Library, which operates twenty-four hours daily and provides carrier-grade wireless internet access for visitors.
The building's construction originated from a proposal by librarian Flavia Suson-Muaña as an alternative to a planned monument for Jose Rizal.
Location: Cebu City
GPS coordinates: 10.31229,123.89202
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:46
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