Rizal's Grand Tour of Europe With Maximo Viola

Rizal’s Grand Tour
of Europe with
Maximo Viola (1887)
Reporters:
Bartolome, Ma. Grace Joy
D.
Dr. Maximo Viola y
Sison
After the publication of Noli, Rizal planned to visit the
important places in Europe. Dr. Maximo Viola agreed
to be histraveling companion. Rizal received
Pacianos remittance of P1000 which forward by Juan
Luna from Paris and immediately paid his debt to Viola
which he loaned so that the Noli could be printed.
First, he and Viola visited Potsdam, a city near Berlin.
TOUR BEGINS
At the dawn of May 11, 1887, Rizal
and Viola, two browned-skinned doctors
on a roaming spree,
left Berlin by train. Spring was an ideal season
for travel.
Their destination was in Dresden, one of the best
cities in Germany.
DRESDEN
" Rizal and Viola tarried for sometimes in Dresden. They
visited Dr. Adolph B. Meyer, who was overjoyed to see
them. In the Museum of Art, Rizal was deeply impressed by
painting of “Prometheus Bound”. They also meet Dr.
Jagor and heard there plan about
Leitmeritz in order to see Blumentritt. He advice to
wire Blumentritt because the old professor might be shock of
their visit.
FIRST MEETING WITH BLUMENTRITT
At 1:30 pm of May 15, 1887 the train arrived

at the railroad station of Leitmeritz. Professor
Blumentritt was at thestation carrying a
pencil sketch of Rizal which he sent to identify
his friend. Blumentritt get a room at
Hotel Krebs, after which he bought
them to his house and stayed Leitmeritz May 13 to 16
1887.
BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES AT LEITMERITZ
They enjoyed hospitality of Blumentritt family. The professor’s

wife, Rosa, was a good cook. She prepared Austrian dishes
which Rizal’s liked very much. Blumentritt proved to be a
great tourist as well as hospitable host. He showed the scenic
and historical spots of Leitmeritz to his visitors. The
Burgomaster (town mayor) was also amazed by Rizal’s
privileged talent´.
PRAGUE
Rizal and Viola visited the historic city of
Prague.
They carried letters of recommendation from
Blumentritt to Dr. Willkomm, professor in University of
Prague.
Rizal and Viola visited the Tomb of Copernicus.
VIENNA
May 20 they arrived at Vienna capital of Austria-Hungary.
They met Norfenfals, one of the greatest novelist in
Europe that time. They stayedat Hotel
Metropole.They also meet two good friends of
Blumentritt -Masner and Nordman & Austrian scholars.
- ”Queen of the Danube”

DANUBIAN VOYAGE TO LINTZ
May24, Rizal and Viola left Vienna on a river boat too

see beautiful sights of Danube River. As they travelled
along the famous river, Rizal observed keenly river sights.
FROM LINTZ TO RHEINFALL
The river voyage ended in Lintz. They travelled overland to

Salzburg, and from there to Munich where the sojourned
for a short time to savor the famous Munich Beer.
GENEV
A
Rizal and Viola left Lausanne in a little boat crossing the foggy
Leman Lake to Geneva. On June 19, 1887, his 26th
birthday, Rizal treated Viola to a blow-out. Rizal and
Viola spent fifteen days in Geneva.
On June 23, they parted ways. Viola decided to return to
Barcelona while Rizal continued his tour to Italy.
RIZAL RESENTS EXHIBITION OF IGOROTS IN 1887
MADRID EXPOSITION
Rizal received sad news from his friends in Madrid of

the deplorable conditions of the primitive Igorots who
were exhibited in this exposition. Some of these Igorots
died.
Rizal was outraged by the degradation of his
fellow countrymen.
RIZAL IN ITALY
He visited Turin, Milan, Venice and Florence. On June 27, 1887, he
reached Rome. He was thrilled by the sights and memories of
the Eternal City-Rome. On June 29th, Rizal visited for the
first time theVatican, the “City of the
Popes’’ and the capital of Christendom. After a
week of staying in Rome, he prepared to return to the
Philippines. He had already written to his father that he was
coming home.
Travel is caprice in childhood,
a passion in youth, a
necessity in manhood and an
elegy in old age
- Dr. Jose Rizal
Rizal’s Grand Tour
of Europe with
Maximo Viola (1887)
Reporters:
Bartolome, Ma. Grace Joy D.

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Rizal’s Grand Tour

At 1:30 pm of May 15, 1887 the train arrived

They enjoyed hospitality of Blumentritt family. The professor’s

- ”Queen of the Danube”

May24, Rizal and Viola left Vienna on a river boat too

FROM LINTZ TO RHEINFALL

The river voyage ended in Lintz. They travelled overland to

Rizal received sad news from his friends in Madrid of

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