Let’s circle back through history, shall we?
We often pass rotundas or roundabouts while driving around Metro Manila, but have you ever stopped to think about what purpose roundabouts serve and the history behind them? Or maybe you’re just wondering how to drive properly on a roundabout and which vehicle has the right of way? This is an actual LTO exam question to get a driver’s license, so read on to the end if you want to find out.
According to Alcazaren, some roundabouts in the Philippines trace their roots to the colonial period, while others emerged as part of urban planning and transportation management strategies prepared by American city planner and architect Daniel Burnham.
Today, QC Circle serves as a rather overlooked recreational park with huge trees, shaded walkways, and several notable museums including the Presidential Car Museum, Quezon Heritage House, and the towering Quezon Memorial Shrine, dedicated to the second President of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon. The park also serves as a venue for various events and gatherings.
Over the years, Mabuhay Rotunda has become a common convergence point for rallies and protests. From here, protesters often march south to Mendiola or Liwasang Bonifacio or north towards Batasang Pambansa.On your way to and from Intramuros, you’ve no doubt come across Anda Circle, a roundabout located at the boundary of Intramuros and Port Area in central Manila, Philippines.
Ever wonder why there are statues of Boy Scouts here and why all the streets in the Timog area have ‘Scout’ in their names? The monument commemorates the members of the ill-fated Philippine contingent who were casualties of a flight crash in 1963. The circular pedestal with bronze statues represents the 24 members of the Philippine delegation around the structure.
While it’s easy to overlook road landmarks and monuments as we navigate the madness of Metro Manila’s constant gridlock, there’s a lot of history in our streets if we take a closer look.
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