Tagged as the Cosmopolitan Capital of the Philippines, one would think of Manila as a place of busy streets, endless night life and colourful streetlights. Well that could have been just one of the facets. Lies in the heart of Manila are historic sites that everyone should pay a visit. You have Intramuros, the walled city, and Rizal Park just to name a few. Walking along Padre Faura Street will lead you to Paco Park and Cemetery.
Sited inside the circular park is the Paco Church or sometimes called as St. Pancratius Chapel. Surrounding the chapel are walls of niches, the inner and the outer circle of the park which were made for the victims of cholera that was once an epidemic in the area.
Another thing that may surprise visitors is that this is where Jose Rizal’s remains were originally buried and not in Luneta. The old acacia trees inside the park are the silent witnesses of how Rizal’s remains were secretly buried which was then transferred to Luneta after a couple of years.
Aside from that, the remains of the three martyrs: Gomburza (Gomez, Burgos and Zamora) were also laid to rest in this place. A memorare that stands on the site of the burial was revealed to commemorate the martyrdom of the three priests.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Padre Faura Street is in between Pedro Gil St. and UN Avenue. Take LRT Line 1; drop off at Pedro Gil Station or UN Avenue Station. From Pedro Gil bound to UN Avenue; from UN Avenue bound to Pedro Gil, it’s just a short walk to Padre Faura Street. Walk along the street with Manila Science High School on the right side and at the end is Paco Park and Cemetery.
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