Quezon Memorial Circle
Quezon City’s landmark urban park, with a 66-meter memorial tower housing the tomb of President Manuel Quezon and a museum. Popular for picnics and cycling on weekends.
Quezon Memorial Circle is the central landmark of Quezon City, encircled by an elliptical boulevard. The park covers about 27 hectares. At its center stands the Quezon Memorial Shrine, about 66 meters tall. Its three pillars, each topped with an angel sculpture, represent the three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Manuel L. Quezon, the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, and his wife are buried beneath the tower. The Quezon Museum on the ground floor tells the story of his life. The park has bicycle rentals, a children’s playground, snack stalls and a night market. Weekends and evenings are popular with local families for walking and jogging. The park is open free of charge, and the museum is generally open from Tuesday to Sunday, though official announcements should be checked. It is about 12 km from Old Manila. Take MRT-3 to Quezon Avenue Station and then a taxi, as traffic at rush hour is very heavy.
Opening hours
Park approx. 05:00–22:00; museum usually Tue–Sun 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Malacañang Palace
- San Sebastian Church
- Quiapo Church
- Divisoria Market
- Manila Metropolitan Theater
- Binondo Church
- Paco Park
- National Museum of Fine Arts