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Andres Bonifacio National Monument
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Quick Take
The Andres Bonifacio National Monument is the landmark that gave Monumento its everyday name. Designed by National Artist Guillermo Tolentino and inaugurated in 1933, the 45-foot structure uses multiple figures and symbolic scenes to tell the story of the Katipunan and the 1896 Revolution. It sits in a major traffic rotunda, so the experience is more urban-history stop than peaceful park visit. View it from designated pedestrian areas, read the composition from several angles, and never cross live roads just to force a closer photo.
Best For
- Tipid Gala
- Heritage
- Photo Spot
- Casual Gala
- Educational Trip
Quick Facts
At a glance
- Category
- Heritage
- Best Time
- Morning or late afternoon para hindi sobrang init.
- Budget
- From ₱0 · The visit can work with no required entrance spend, although donations, guided tours, parking, transport, and nearby food may cost extra. Follow any posted visitor or worship rules.
Location
Monumento Circle, Caloocan City, Metro Manila
How To Get There
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who designed the Bonifacio Monument?
National Artist Guillermo E. Tolentino designed the monument. Its cornerstone was laid in 1929 and it was inaugurated on November 30, 1933.
Why is the area called Monumento?
The massive Bonifacio National Monument became the defining landmark of the Caloocan rotunda, so commuters and residents commonly use ‘Monumento’ for the whole district.
Is it officially protected?
Yes. The NHCP lists it as a National Monument, and it has also been declared a National Cultural Treasure.
Can visitors walk right up to it?
Access depends on current traffic and pedestrian controls around the rotunda. Use legal crossings and designated areas; do not step into traffic for photos.
What should you look for in the sculpture?
Notice Bonifacio’s central figure, the surrounding revolutionaries, the upward movement, and the symbolic narrative of oppression, resistance, and nationhood around the monument.
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❗ This is not a real user review. However, registered users can freely leave a rating and comment on all the places. — Guide comment — what i like about Andres Bonifacio National Monument is that it’s the landmark that gave Monumento its everyday name. good pick siya for tipid gala or heritage, pero it sits in a major traffic rotunda, so the experience is more urban-history stop than peaceful park visit.