Travel and Adventures of Dr.

Jose Rizal
Posted on March 6, 2013 by tripsiders

Philippine National Hero : Dr. Jose Rizal

Jose Rizal is the most traveled Filipino hero in history. The travel and adventure of Jose Rizal are an important facet of his education
and sophistication through which he learned the culture and politics of other countries. Rizals first trip abroad was on 1882 bound for
Spain. The travel story of Jose Rizal constitutes part of his struggle to bring changes in his native land.

Singapore

The first stop over of Rizal on his way to Spain is Singapore, which he spent for sightseeing the city including its famed
Botanical Garden, Buddhist temples, the monument of Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles, the founder of Singapore.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

It was Rizals 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.

Egypt

En route through the Suez Canal, Rizal got off at the 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.

Italy

Rizal reached Naples, Italy and was briefly astounded by its dynamic citizens and the picturesque wonders of the municipality
particularly the Mount Vesuvius and the Castle of St. Telmo

France

Rizal arrived at France for the first time at Marseilles, where he visited the Chateau dlf, the fortress famous as the setting for
Alexandre Dumas The Count of Monte Cristo.

Spain

He arrived Barcelona, Spain where he met some Filipinos. He also made his first nationalistic essay he wrote abroad, Amor
Patrio which was later published in Diarong Tagalog.

He left Barcelona for Madrid, to pursue his medical studies in the Universidad Central de Madrid. He also took courses in
Philosophy and Letters and took French, German, and English lessons from private tutors.

France

On 1883, Rizal visited the French capital of France of France, where he was fascinated by its architectural wonders (e.g. Place
de la Concorde and the Arch of Triumph).
He visited the Leannec Hospital to observe and became an apprentice of Dr. Louis de Weckert to specialized in ophthalmology
He also joined Free Masonry and was impressed with the freedom they enjoyed in openly criticizing the government.

Germany

In Heiderlberg, Rizal worked as apprentice of Dr. Otto Becker and was able to visit picturesque spots in the historical city
including the Heidelberg Castle and the ancient churches.
In Leipzig, he attended lectures in the University of Leipzig and worked on with his mission of enlightening his Filipino
brethren with inspiring stories by translating the story of the Swiss independence and some of Hans Christian Andersens Fairy
Tales to Filipino.
In Dresden, he met Dr. Adolph Meyer and was impressed for the first time of the spirituality of a Catholic Holy Mass
In Berlin, Rizal was captivated by its scientific atmosphere and absence of racial discrimination. He wrote the Tagalog
Metrical Art (Taglische Verkunst) and published Noli Me Tangere.
In Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Rizal bonded with his close friend and professor, Ferdinand Blumentritt

Czech Republic

In Prague, he met Dr. Willkomm from the University of Prague who toured him to the citys historic spots including the tomb
of Copernicus and the National History Museum.

Austria

In Vienna, Rizal was met by a famous European novelist, Norfenfals, who toured him to the churches, art galleries, and other
tourists spots in the city especially along the Danube Rivera.
In Salzburg, Rizal enjoyed the baroque architecture of the old town.

Bavaria

Rizal went to Munich and enjoyed its famous beer, to Nuremberg to see its doll factory and Ulm to see the biggest cathedral in
all of Germany.

Switzerland

Rizal saw Rhein falls, the largest plain waterfall in Europe and head towards other Swiss cities Basel, Bern, and Lausanne.
Rizal was particularly fascinated with Geneva where the people speak French, German, and Italian.

Italy

Rizal toured the Italys famous cities namely Milan, Venice and Florence, known for their arts and culture.
He also visited the Vatican in Rome and was particularly overwhelmed by St. Peters Church.

Hong Kong

Frustrated of the lack of progress of the reforms he was pushing through, Rizal went to this British colony and stayed in the
house of Jose Maria Basa

Macao

Rizal stayed in the house of Juan Lecaroz and observed a botanical garden.

Japan

Rizal stayed in Grand Hotel in Tokyo and observed the discipline and customs of the Japanese people.

US

Rizal toured the US in 1888 which included San Francisco, California; Reno, Nevada; Ogden, Provo and Salt Lake City in
Utah; Denver, Colorado, Farmington, Connecticut; Nebraska; Chicago, Illinois; and finally, Alabany in New York City.

United Kingdom

From New York City, Rizal went to Liverpool and then London, England as he started to conceptualize a continuation of his
first novel.
While contributing writings and essays calling for reforms in La Solidaridad, Rizal moved back and forth in England, France
and Belgium during which he also wrote his second novel, El Filibusterismo.
In June 1892, on board the ship Don Juan, he travelled back to the Philippines from Hong Kong, which culminated the travel
story of Jose Rizal abroad.

Philippines

Back in the Philippines, Rizals travel destinations in the Philippines included a visit to Bulacan and Pampanga before he was
finally exiled in Dapitan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.
Rizal was brought back to Fort Santiago where he spent his last days until his execution.