Under former President Manuel L. Quezon, it was envisioned as a new capital of the Philippines and was capital from 1948-1976.By far, Quezon City has the largest population in Metro Manila considering also that it is the second biggest city in the Philippines. While the city’s tourism thrust is focus on its cultural, historical and educational activities, it has a competitive direction of providing livelihood opportunities from the tourism sector. The city has tremendous tourism offerings that cater to the needs of the visitors.
Where to go?
QUEZON MEMORIAL CIRCLE
A structure in the heart of the city which pierces 66 meters to the sky is a fitting tribute to the founder of Quezon City and one of the Country’s greatest statesmen—President Manuel Luis Quezon. The monument which was built in the center of the 27 hectares rotunda park also boasts a museum housing priceless Quezonian items plus the added attraction of the remains of this great man laid to rest in a bronze casket and marble niche inside the shrine. Other museums found inside which are also noteworthy to visit are the Quezon City Experience Museum, the Quezon Heritage House, and the Presidential Cars Museum.
