From Japanese and Chinese gardens to museums and a planetarium, the 58-hectare Rizal Park is an urban hotspot where recreation and fun congregate. Formerly known as Luneta Park, Rizal Park was renamed to commemorate national hero José Rizal, who had been executed in this very park. Now, you can find remnants of the last bits of his history throughout the park, from the bronze statues recreate his final moments to the granite inscription of his final poem. Besides taking a quiet stroll to view the various historic monuments throughout the park, you can also escape from the heat into the park’s library, natural history museum, anthropology museum, or even its planetarium. If you feel peckish, you can opt for a picnic on the park grass, or drop by one of the restaurants scattered throughout the park. In the evening, Rizal Park still brims with energy, boasting open-air concerts at its auditorium and neon light shows at its dancing musical fountain. Popular amongst local and tourists alike, the green spaces at Rizal Park is a breath of fresh air from the congested metropolis.