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Rizal ParkvsFort Santiago
Both are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Fort Santiago is preferred by most writers compared to Rizal Park. Fort Santiago ranks #3 in Manila with positive reviews from 4 publications like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Rizal Park
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Ermita, Manila, Manila, Luzon 1000, Philippines
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Fodor's "Home to numerous monuments and both a Japanese and Chinese ornamental garden." Full review
Lonely Planet "Manila’s iconic Rizal Park is spread out over some 60 hectares of open lawns, ornamental gardens, ponds, paved walks and wooded areas." Full review
Afar Magazine "Rizal Park provides a nice breath of fresh air in the very bustling megacity of Manila." Full review
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The park was designed by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham in 1905 when he did a plan for the city at the request of Governor General William H.
Fort Santiago
Frommer's Fodor's Afar Magazine
Gen Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002, Philippines
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Frommer's "This fort is worth a short visit as part of a trip to Intramuros." Full review
Fodor's "The country's foremost national hero, Dr. José P. Rizal, was imprisoned here." Full review
Afar Magazine "There are wide open spaces and when you are on the grounds of Fort Santiago the hustle and bustle of Manila seams to disappear." Full review
