Fort Santiago- Rizal Shrine

The Rizal Shrine in Fort Santiago was built in honor and dedicated to the lifework of the Philippine’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Fort Santiago in Intramuros used to be a Spanish military fortress that imprisoned many Filipinos and Americans during the Spanish Colonial Period and World War II. The most famous prisoner was Rizal.
This is a fortified complex which houses the building the Philippines' national hero spent his last night and where his family later found concealed in an oil lamp, the famous poem Mi último adiós (My Last Farewell).
(Rizal's alcohol burner, a gift from the Pardo de Taveras where he hid his last poem “Mi Ultimo Adios” with his own handwriting)  (Old photo of Rizal's prison cell) This room was the actual detention cell where he was held captive and wrote his final letters to his family and closest friend, Ferdinand Blumentritt, before he was shot to death on December 30, 1896 at Bagumbayan (now known as Luneta or Rizal Park).  It is one of the most important dates in the Philippine history.
The shrine is home to various memorabilia such as the shells he collected in Dapitan, books, manuscripts and artworks belonging to the prodigious and multifaceted Rizal.
At Rizal's Shrine you can also see the Rizaliana Furniture Exhibit
When I went to Rizal's shrine, I learned a lot of things about Dr. Jose Rizal, I saw the shells, the animals that Rizal discovered, the last letter to his family, letter to his mom and dad, the Mi Ultimo, the calling card of Rizal, Rizal's equipment for surgery, postcards, the dress, shoes, hat and things of Rizal and many more. But one thing that I don't want to see, the Prison cell of Rizal where he was writing. For me it's creepy (seriously) and I'm afraid to get near and to see what it looks like.
The Rizal Shrine now stands as a commemoration to Jose Rizals heroism and great contributions to Philippine history. Rizals memorabilia are exhibited inside the shrine. Visitors can view Rizals books, manuscripts and artworks while exploring the shrine. These memorabilia give visitors an insight into the very interesting life of Jose Rizal. His works are proof of his great intellect and patriotism.