Still on Los Baños, the Paciano Rizal shrine although not as popular as the Rizal Shrine in Calamba deserves a visit.
I love what the descendants did to their Lolo Pacing’s home, they turned it into a memorial site. I heard that the preservation and the creation of the monument all came from contributions of family members.
The house shares the personality and character of the owner. It is almost secluded, it sits silent, though located next to the town municipio – it’s hardly noticeable. it only occupies a small area. It is clean and well kept.
It does not have the imposing features of the usual house of the prominent and rich clans. It does not possess any grand designs like that of the Agunaldo shrine. It was very simple. Even with his status, Paciano he was a very modest.
At the back of his house, which was converted by the town government into a childrens playground – one could see Calamba by the lake .
I can imagine Paciano walking around in this place as an old man, enjoying the lake’s refreshing breeze (then), thinking about his family’s past, his brother, sisters, his mama & papa, his town and all the important memories he left, when he decided to call Los Baños his new home.
A marker dedicated by Paciano’s descendant on hi 150th birthday anniversary.
Paciano in his revolutionary General uniform. I find it strange why this monument was built inside the house not in the Municipio, which is, Pacing’s next door neighbour. visitors are only allowed inside, upon securing permission from the caretaker.
” And Silent amidst them, nearly always silent:
the man whom Rizal himself described as
“the noblest Filipino of them all”
without whom his own achievement would not
have been possible
the statue on the Luneta at Manila faces the sea
of Jose Rizal
But the shadow which falls from the statue is
the shadow of Paciano”
- Austin Coates
July 9th, 2011 at 2:58 am
Good day! Sir do we need an appointment to tour inside the house?
July 9th, 2011 at 5:01 am
@xtine – I don’t think so. i can provide you with the contacts of one of Don Paciano’s grandson if that helps. Let me know.
February 25th, 2009 at 8:45 am
hey how can i visit Paciano’s house in Laguna? How do i get there? help.
February 25th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Once you’ve reached Los Banos, just ask the friendly town people where the Municipio is, Paciano’s house is in front of it.
January 25th, 2009 at 2:39 am
i’m trying to find paciano’s second picture. the one where he is in his coffin. is it still existing? and if yes, could I find it there in los baños? (you could e-mail me) thanks. more power =)
August 5th, 2008 at 7:02 am
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July 28th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Yes, there is parking. Its right next to the municipio.
You can park in the street if you want. It should be fine.
Good luck Tutubi!
July 28th, 2008 at 10:12 am
i was able to meet a grandson of paciano here in makati. lots of stories from an old man that sounded like…that shrine’s near the town hall? is there parking available?