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The Quezon Memorial Circle, a national park situated in Quezon City, Philippines is a prominent landmark located within a large elliptical traffic circle bounded by the Elliptical Road. Serving as the main park of Quezon City, which was the official capital of the Philippines from 1948 to 1976, the park is renowned for its centerpiece: a 66 ...
Quezon Memorial Circle Diliman, Quezon City 14°39′04″N 121°02′57″E / 14.65110°N 121.04928°E / 14.65110; 121.04928 ( Quezon Memorial
The 66-meter (217 ft) monument is composed of three connected pylons and is located at the center of the Quezon Memorial Circle, a major park in Quezon City. [8] An observation deck is also present at the top of the structure which has a capacity of 60 people which can provide a panoramic view of the city.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 7 took place at the site of the Quezon Memorial station on April 20, 2016. [1]During development of the station, the Quezon City government suspends above-ground construction on February 18, 2020, as the proposed structure is claimed to damage the park's integrity.
On April 28, 2023, the bus service was made permanent through Quezon City Ordinance No. SP-3184, series of 2023, or the "Q City Bus Ordinance", placing the program under the Quezon City Traffic and Transport Management Department. [21] As of May 2023, over 12 million passengers have been served by the city's bus services. [22]
The Elliptical Road is a 1.98-kilometer (1.23 mi) roundabout [1] in Quezon City, which circumscribes the Quezon Memorial Circle, a large park. It was named after its elliptical shape. The road is divided into eight lanes: three main lanes, four for exiting vehicles, and one for bicycles and pedicabs. [2]
The history of the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) can be traced back to 1954, when the Quezon Memorial Park was established through Proclamation No. 42 issued during the administration of President Ramon Magsaysay. The site of the current NAPWC was included inside this park.
The Balara Filters Park is a 60-hectare (150-acre) park located in the Diliman village of Pansol in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, adjacent to the University of the Philippines Diliman main campus.