Location: Rizal Shrine, Fort Santiago, Manila
Category: Sites/Events
Type: Room
Status: Level II – Historical marker
Marker date: 1959
Installed by: Philippines Historical Committee (PHC)
Marker text:
PRISON CELL OF JOSE RIZAL
IN THIS CELL JOSE RIZAL WAS DETAINED PRISONER FROM 3 NOVEMBER TO THE MORNING OF 29 DECEMBER 1896 FALSELY CHARGED WITH REBELLION, SEDITION AND FORMATION OF ILLEGAL SOCIETIES. AFTER THE READING OF THE COURT SENTENCE AT 6:00 A.M. 29 DECEMBER, HE WAS KEPT IN AN IMPROVISED CHAPEL UNTIL HIS EXECUTION AT 7:03 A.M. 30 DECEMBER ON THE LUNETA, BAGUMBAYAN FIELD, MANILA.