Rizal Shrine

The Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Laguna is a reconstructed shrine and museum marking the birthplace of national hero Jose Rizal. Located in Poblacion, Calamba City, the two-storey bahay na bato was originally built in the 1840s by Rizal's parents and rebuilt in 1949-1950 under President Elpidio Quirino. Managed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, it displays Rizal memorabilia, period furniture, and exhibits on his life and family.

Visitors can expect a reconstructed two-storey bahay na bato with stone lower level and wooden upper level set in a landscaped garden. The ground floor contains galleries with Rizal memorabilia, replicas, documents, and exhibits on his childhood and family, while the upper floor is furnished to reflect 19th-century domestic life. The complex includes a nipa hut replica, garden, and historical markers. Guided tours explain the house layout and collections.

Birthplace of Jose Rizal, born June 19, 1861. The original house was built by his parents Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso in the 1840s. Destroyed during World War II, it was reconstructed in 1949-1950 on its original foundations under President Elpidio Quirino and inaugurated June 19, 1950. Declared a National Shrine and managed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

National shrine dedicated to the Philippines' national hero Jose Rizal. Serves as a center for historical education, patriotic commemoration, and cultural heritage, preserving 19th-century Filipino domestic architecture and Rizal's legacy for visitors and students.