Quezon Memorial Circle (Quezon City)

Philippines / Southern Tagalog / Malanday / Quezon City / Elliptical Road (N170/R-7)
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The park is an ellipse bounded by the Elliptical Road. At its center is a mausoleum containing the remains of Manuel L. Quezon, the second President of the Philippines and Aurora Quezon, widow of the president.

The site was originally intended as the grounds of the National Capitol to be built in Quezon City to house the Congress of the Philippines. The location was also part of a larger National Government Center located around Elliptical Road and the Quezon City Quadrangle (made up of the North, South, East, and West Triangle

The park is also a favourite venue by biking enthusiasts, including those for the national cycling event Philippine Grand Prix and the annual Tour of the Fireflies, which rallies for the environment.

www.quezoncity.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view...
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  1. MRT Station Quezon Memorial
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quezon_Memorial_Circle
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Coordinates:   14°39'5"N   121°2'57"E

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