Paco Park a former cemetery was designed by Nicolas Ruiz and its construction was completed in 1820. Paco is probably the oldest cemetery in the Philippines.
It consists of two circular walls containing three levels of niches that were used as tombs. On top of the walls there is a walkway. The Chapel of San Pancratius is located at the back of the park. Mass is celebrated at the Chapel on Sundays and it is popular for weddings. Remains of Spanish governors and the elite were laid to rest in the Chapel of San Pancratius. Today, only the remains of Governor-General Ramon Solano are still in the chapel.
The Park is full of plants and century old acacia and frangipani trees. In the middle of the park there is a large fountain.
It was here that José Rizal was buried by the Spaniards after his execution in Luneta. A plaque marks the place, and it reads: “JOSE RIZAL – Executed 30 December, 1896, interred secretly in this spot by the authorities on the same day. Remains exhumed 17 August 1912, laid beneath the monument at the Luneta.”
Paco Park is also the final resting place of Mario Gomez, José Burgos and Jacinto Zamora, three priests that were executed by the Spanish in 1872 for their participation in an uprising against Spain.
Where: San Marcelino Street and Gen. Luna Street, Paco.
Entrance Fee: Php 5.00 Opens Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Transportation: LRT - United Nations Avenue Station, BUS or JEEP - Taft Avenue, Padre Faura St.
Entrance Fee: Php 5.00 Opens Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Transportation: LRT - United Nations Avenue Station, BUS or JEEP - Taft Avenue, Padre Faura St.
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