QUEZON MEMORIAL CIRCLE AND SHRINE

Quezon Memorial Circle
For others, they find Quezon Memorial Circle as their perfect place for jogging, meeting someone, other activities, and the perfect spot for Pokemon Go gamer as their lure location but for me – this landmark commemorates the significance of the late President Manuel L. Quezon and the Commonwealth of the Philippines. I have visited this park several times, but it’s my second time entering the museum.

Quezon Memorial Shrine

Philippine National Museum
The first Gallery has the detailed information of Manuel L. Quezon’s early age while the second has the collection of items he used when he was still in Congress and the First President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. Photo above is the Plaque dedicated to Manuel Quezon as Philippine Representative to U.S. Congress.

Manuel L. Quezon museum 2020
Manuel L. Quezon on cover of Time Magazine, Nov. 25, 1935

Manuel L. Quezon Office
Gallery Three shows what’s inside Quezon’s office.

Commonwealth in the Philippines
Stunning pieces given by foreign dignitaries.

Old Paintings in the Philippines
Huge paintings on the walls and columns.

World War 2 Memorabilia 2020
The fourth gallery has the collection of memorabilia used during World War Two (1941-1945) like gun holster, military bags, peaked cap, helmet, owned and worn by Manuel Quezon, Carlos P. Romulo, and other prominent people fought during the war.

Carlos P. Romulo 2020
Peaked Cap by Carlos P. Romulo

Quezon Memorial Circle 2020

Quezon Memorial Circle 2020
Photo above is situated in the middle of the three pillars where Quezon’s tomb is situated. The crypt is covered with black granite marble and on the right side (with cross made of black marble) is allotted for Dona Aurora Quezon.

Aurora Quezon
There’s a special gallery that contains personal collection of Dona Aurora Quezon. Inside the room are the original bed, chest and mirror made of wood, Filipiniana dresses, frames, and other personal memorabilia.

Quezon Memorial Circle 2020
Before leaving Quezon Memorial Circle, finally I was able to see the amazing details of the structure from afar, without the stores by the entrance. This spot is clean and surrounded by trees but the building on the background is very noticeable. I am just curious if how will Quezon City Circle looks like at night once they’re done with the construction.

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