Paco Park, Cemetery and park in Paco district, Manila, Philippines
The circular garden features inner walls housing marble crypt markers with names of prominent families, surrounded by thick adobe walls with walking paths.
Built in 1820, Paco Park served as a municipal cemetery for Spanish families and later expanded to accommodate victims of the 1822 cholera epidemic.
The St Pancratius Chapel within the park grounds hosts weekly concerts called Paco Park Presents, featuring Filipino and German musical performances since 1980.
The park opens from Wednesday to Sunday 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Tuesday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an entrance fee of 10 Philippine pesos.
The remains of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal were secretly buried here with reversed initials RPJ to prevent Spanish authorities from locating the grave.
Location: Paco
Inception: 1820
GPS coordinates: 14.58132,120.98880
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
The historical monuments of Manila showcase Spanish colonial architecture and the national history of the Philippines. The city includes 16th-century fortifications like Intramuros and Fort Santiago, Catholic churches such as the neo-Romanesque cathedral and the baroque church of Saint Augustine, urban parks like Rizal Park, and museums depicting local culture. The Chinese district of Binondo and Manila Bay with its seaside promenade complete this architectural heritage.
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