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A Walk Above the Park, Paco Park, Manila, Philippines
- last edit: Thu Jun 21 05:37:43 PDT 2007
- comments: 1
Album Description:
This petite, beautiful circular park of moss-covered stone - with a lovely chapel in the middle and a favorite site for weddings - was a cemetery until it was declared a national park in 1966. 2 concentric walls served as burial niches - now not in use.
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15 comments
Dear Bong, It thrills me to know that these pictures help you reminisce the childhood times you spent in this lovely place. Your remarks make it (photo-taking) all worthwhile. God bless you, my friend. ~~~Mary Ann
said maryan54
Thank you for posting the pictures. I grew up in Paco and we went to church almost every Sunday at this park. These pictures brings back wonderful memories.
said bongc811
You are absolutely right, Purplesky2!
said maryan54
Is this the park where the remains of Dr. Jose Rizal(Philippine National Hero)used to be buried and later transferred to Luneta?
said purplesky2
this beutiful park,i have lots of memories of good time with my then fiance Cynthis Bautista which i missed her so much and love to see where she is and how is she doing now,we were going to adamson University from 76-81 ,i like to help to keep this park for all lovers of the phillippines ,now i live in us and love to see if i can recieved any information could connect me back to cynthia,i love your country and your nice people.
said Phillipchoobin
Thanks for the great pics. I live on the southern island of Mindanao and this makes me want to see Paco park. Rod
said roddgi
galeng....
said apoaguilajr
This park is beautiful and fantastic. Thanks for sharing wish us Maryan this wonderful place. Joe
said bounajoe
Congratulations Mary Anne. Four words to describe this album - BEAUTIFUL, OLD, SERENE & HISTORICAL. Thank you for sharing.
said mmorcilla
Hello, Maryan! You have captured the beauty of that simple park. I have been there once when we had hands-on wedding photography during our one-week Photoworld Manila seminar a some years ago, and I was fascinated to see that park for the first time. Sadly, I was not able to take pictures of it's every corner since all of us delegates concentrated on the bride-and-groom models for wedding photos, which was my interest back then. Good you have this album to refresh my memory how the park looks like. And you did a good job in showing us the beauty of the park. Thanks so much.
said chars64
Very nice!Love it
said PALLABINAG
Very nice!Love it
said PALLABINAG
You have another masterpiece here. Thanks for sharing this beautiful album of a little known park in this bustling city where I grew up. I can't wait to visit this place.
said fdguin
Mary Ann, This is a very lovely album. So peaceful and serene in the midst of a busy city. Thanks for sharing. This was a lovely start to my day. Hugs, Carol
said albertsville
Unique among Manila's landmarks, Paco Park is quite possibly the only one of its kind in the world. A former cemetery, the construction of which was completed in 1820, it consists of two circular structures containing tiers of niches (now empty) that were once used for interment. On top of both stone structures are galleries along which the visitor can take a leisurely stroll to better admire the tranquil beauty of the park. A National Historical Shrine, Paco Park serves as the venue of Paco Park Presents, a yearlong series of free concerts/cultural events held every Friday evening. Information by Wcities
said maryan54
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