Bahay ni Rizal (Rizal Shrine)

For one of our educational trips, We decided to visit ang Bahay ni Rizal (Rizal Shrine) in Calamba Laguna. Among all things, ang Bahay ni Rizal showcases a replica of the house where Jose Rizal was born.  What a way it is indeed to learn about our national hero than to experience and learn about his childhood.

The 1st floor of the Rizal House, displays artifacts and memorabilia from Rizal's life and achievements . 

A copy of the transcript of Jose Rizal's Baptismal Certificate.

The second floor is a reenactment of the way the Rizal family lived and went about their daily routines.  It gives us a glimpse on what it was like living in the Spanish era.  Artifacts of furniture's and household tools can be seen here.

This is what their stove looked like...

Some other kitchen tools used for cooking....

Without the use of modern pipping systems, this is how they got water to the 2nd floor of their home.

A replica of the bahay kubo where Jose Rizal used to play in with his siblings...

Curious why Jose Rizal's image only appears on 1 & 2 peso bills?

There is also a small museum adjacent to the house which shows more Rizal trivia's and memorabilia's. If you not a fan of museum's and history you can just relax on the grass under the shade of the Mabolo trees and have a picnic or enjoy the company of friends.  

Address:

Rizal Shrine, Calamba, Laguna

Located just beside the St. John the Baptist Church, JP Rizal St., Calamba Laguna.

Operating Hours:

Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Entrance Fee:

The entrance fee is free. However, donations are accepted to help them pay for maintenance expenses