When we speak of the historical landmarks in the City of Manila we always thought of Intramuros, Fort Santiago and Luneta Park these three were among the top-most destination to those who wanted to explore the capital city of the country. Not know to some is that there is this one place that is becoming popular to those who wanted to have a garden-themed wedding, reception and pre-nuptial photos or simply a way to relax and enjoy their weekends and holidays.
I have been to Luneta and Intramuros for a couple of times but I’ve never heard of this place till the day that I have seen the photo of the late Senator Miriam Santiago and her husband’s wedding photo taken in this place with the hashtag relationship goals (#relationshipgoals) . I was so fascinated by the photo at first glance especially with the background and made some research to where this place is. And upon searching online I have confirmed that this is only one ride if you will be coming from Luneta or Intramuros which I already know for quite some time.
I have been to Luneta and Intramuros for a couple of times but I’ve never heard of this place till the day that I have seen the photo of the late Senator Miriam Santiago and her husband’s wedding photo taken in this place with the hashtag relationship goals (#relationshipgoals) . I was so fascinated by the photo at first glance especially with the background and made some research to where this place is. And upon searching online I have confirmed that this is only one ride if you will be coming from Luneta or Intramuros which I already know for quite some time.
What I am referring to is one of the countries’s National Park and also dubbed as one of the most beautiful park in the country. Located on General Luna Street at the east end of Padre Faura Steet in Paco Manila Paco Park and Cemetery is a recreational garden and was once Manila’s municipal cemetery built by the Dominicans during the Spanish colonial period.
The cemetery was primarily designed for the affluent and established aristocratic Spanish families who resided in the then old Manila or within the walls of Intramuros. In 1859, an extension of 4, 500 square yards of the cemetery was proposed and encloses the original plan with another circular outer wall that is why today you would see two encircling wall in the park. At that time the niches only cost Php 20.00 (twenty-pesos) for three years and was also subject to renewal as no one was granted privilege to own the niches in perpetuity. Interment at the Paco Cemetery was ceased in 1912.
Paco Park is circular in shape, with an inner circular fort that stoods as the original cemetery. Its walls were made hallow to serve as niches, and as the population continued to grow, a second outer wall was built with thick adobe walls. The top of the walls were then made into pathways for promenades. A small, domed, chapel was also built inside the walls of the park and was dedicated to St. Pancratius. The chapel of St. Pancratius is managed by the nearby Admson University.
Paco Park is circular in shape, with an inner circular fort that stoods as the original cemetery. Its walls were made hallow to serve as niches, and as the population continued to grow, a second outer wall was built with thick adobe walls. The top of the walls were then made into pathways for promenades. A small, domed, chapel was also built inside the walls of the park and was dedicated to St. Pancratius. The chapel of St. Pancratius is managed by the nearby Admson University.
The park is open Mondays to Sundays (exept on Wednesday) from 8:00AM-5:00PM. There is also an entrance fee of Php 10.00 and you can enjoy your unlimited stay in the well-maintained, beautiful park.