Within the Jose Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape, sometimes called Rizal Park, are many important statues commemorating Jose Rizal. The park stretches over 60 hectares and is gilled with lush lawns, ponds, wooded areas and ornamental gardens. It is however the statues of Filipino heroes that are the gardens biggest draw. The park is where Jose Rizal was executed by Spanish colonial authorities, and so has great historical importance within the countries culture.
