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Rizal


Facts

Region: 4
Capital: Antipolo
City: Antipolo
Land Area: 1,860 sq. kms
Number of Towns: 14

1. Baras
2. Montalban
3. San Mateo
4. Cainta
5. Taytay

6. Angono
7. Antipolo
8. Binangonan
9. Teresa
10. Morong

11. Cardona
12. Tanay
13. Pililla
14. Jala-Jala


Churches and Religious Shrines

Baras Church, Baras - Has an altar and lecterns that are stone artifacts unearthed from beneath the church. Boso-Boso Ruin Church, Antipolo - A remnant of a centuries-old church that was destroyed during World War II. St. Jerome Church, Morong - Built in 1615 by Chinese craftsmen as evidenced by the Chinese lion sculptures in the entrance. Made of stone and mortar with a three-story facade and an octagonal bell tower. Tanay Church, Tanay - Has five altars with rococo designs and Stations of the Cross made of wooden sculptures. Our Lady of Antipolo Shrine, Antipolo - This miraculous icon is said to have saved several Spanish galleons from British, Dutch and pirate attacks.


Major Attractions

Calinawan Cave, Tanay - Served as a shelter and a hideaway from the Japanese during World War II.

Daranak/Batlag Falls, Tanay - Daranak Falls is 14-meters in height and stands majestically beneath a running stream. The smaller cascades are called the Batlag Falls.

Hinulugang Taktak, Antipolo - It used to be a popular mountain resort with the waterfalls as main attraction.

Petroglyph Artifacts, Angono and Binangonan - A recent archeological breakthrough of the '90’s found in the mountainside of Angono and Binangonan. The Petroglyphs were validated by the National Museum, the UNESCO and KOMOS as one of the oldest in the Asia-Pacific Region. The Department of Tourism in coordination with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, is now engaged in the development of the site, the protection of the walls from damage caused by man and the elements, and the construction of viewing and rest areas.

Ugong Falls, Morong - A peaceful scenery that offers spectacular views of the Falls, the Laguna Lake and the town of Morong.

Wawa Dam, Montalban - Located at the foot of Sierra Madre Mountains and surrounded by limestone hills. It supplies water to Novaliches passing through large pipes.

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