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Eplore the lesser-known chapter of José Rizal’s life during his serene sojourn in Geneva in 1887. This blog post delves into Rizal’s intellectual pursuits, his peaceful days at Pension Bel-Air.
During his six-month stay in Heidelberg, Jose Rizal was deeply inspired by the town’s natural beauty and historical aura. There, he penned a poignant poem to the flowers of Heidelberg, reflecting on love, hope, and his motherland’s struggles. Heidelberg fostered Rizal’s educational and cultural development, notably through his apprenticeship with ophthalmologist Professor Otto Becker and his significant correspondence with Ferdinand Blumentritt, which continued until his death. These experiences greatly impacted Rizal’s growth as a nationalist and reformer.
