DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK
Presented by: Danica O. Kiskis
Observe the life and culture, customs, governments and laws of European nations in order to prepare himself in the task of liberating the Filipino people from Spanish tyranny. Rizal’s departure was kept secret to avoid detection from Spanish authorities and the friars.
RIZAL'SSECRETMISSION
May9,1882
TheSalvadoradockedatSingapore
ThefirststopoverofRizalonhisway toSpainisSingapore,whichhespent forsightseeingthecityincludingits famedBotanicalGarden,Buddhist temples,themonumentofSirThomas StanfordRaffles,thefounderof Singapore.
Singapore BotanicalGardens
Buddhist Temples
Monument of Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles
It was Rizal’s journey to Colombo, Sri Lanka that was important for him to improve his knowledge of the French language while on board a French ship, Djemnah.
Djemnah
In route through the Suez Canal, Rizal got off at Red Sea terminal and was amazed by the impressive moonlight scenery in Suez and was engrossed with the multicultural people and language of the place.
Red Sea Terminal
June 11, 1882
Rizal went around the city of Naples. This was the first European ground he set foot on.
City of Naples
June 13, 1882
Rizal arrived early in the morning and boarded at the Noalles Hotel.
June 15, 1882
He left for Barcelona in an express train.
Merseilles
He wrote his first article (“Amor Patrio”) abroad.
It was published in Diaryong Tagalog.
He stayed at the Hotel de Paris, but them moved to a cheaper hotel. He was amazed by the attractive scenery and he often visited museums. After departure for Spain, things turned from bad to worse in Calamba.
Rizal stayed in Berlin from 1886 to 1887.
Rizal studied under Dr. Louis de Weckert at the University Eye Clinic.
Rizal visited Prague briefly during his European travels. Although specific locations are not well-documented, he likely explored the city's historic sites and cultural attractions.
Rizal visited Vienna during his European travels, possibly in 1886 or 1887.
Rizal attended classes and engaged with academics at the University of Vienna.
Rizal stayed with Pastor Karl Ullmer and his family in the town of Wilhelmsfeld.
Accompanied by his friend Maximo Viola.
They visited Ferdinand Blumentritt. Rizal and Viola parted ways in Geneva.
Rizal visited the museum and learned about humanitarian efforts.
International Red Cross Museum
Rizal admired the architectural marvel of Milan's cathedral.
Cathedral of Milan (Duomo di Milano)
