Rizals Grand Tour of Europe

with Viola (1887)

 After the publication of the Noli, Rizal
planned to visit important places in
Europe.
He received P1,000 from Pacianos
remittance
He paid Viola the sum of P300 which he
loaned so that Noli could be printed.
Maximo Viola was his traveling companion
Potsdam, city near Berlin
POTSDAM
 The Tour Begins
At the dawn May 11, 1887, Rizal and
Viola left Berlin by train.
It was Spring time, an ideal season
to travel
The luggage of Rizal included all the
letters he had received from his
family and friends.
Their destination was at Dresden.
Dresden
 Their visit They Visited
coincided with
the regional floral
exposition.
Rizal studied the
numerous plant
varieties of
extraordinary Dr. Adolph B. Meyer
beauty and size.
At museum of Art
Rizal was deeply
impressed by a
painting of
Prometheus
Bound and
recalled seeing a
representation
of the same idea
in an art gallery
in Paris.
They met Dr. Feodor
Jagor, who advised
them to wire
Blumentritt of their
coming because the
old professor was of a
nervous disposition
and he might suffer a
shock at their sudden
visit.
 Then: Teschen
Now: Decin, Czechoslovakia
Leitmeritz, Austria
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
the station carrying
a pencil sketch of
Rizal which he sent
to identify his
friend.
 Dr. Ferdinand
Blumentritt got a
room at Hotel Krebs,
after which he
brought them to his
house and stayed at
Leitmeritz May 13 to
14 1887.
Beautiful Memories at Leitmeritz
They enjoyed Blumentritt proved to
hospitality of be a great tourist as
Blumentritt well as hospitable host.
family. The He showed the scenic
professors wife, and historical spots of
Rosa,
was a good Leitmeritz to his
cook. visitors.
She prepared The Burgomaster
Austrian dishes (town mayor) was also
which Rizal liked amazed by Rizals
very much. privileged talent
 Rizal painted
Blummentritt as a
sign of his gratitude.
Prague
Prague
Rizal and Viola visited
the historic city of
Prague.
They carried letters
of recommendation
from Blumentritt to Dr.
Wilkom, professor in
University of Prague.
Rizal and Viola visited
the Tomb of
Copernicus
The Dancing House
Vienna
Vienna
May 20 they arrived at
Vienna capital of
Austria-Hungary.
They met Norfenfals,
one of the greatest
novelist in that time.
They stayed at Hotel
Metropole.
They also meet two
goodfriends of
Blumentritt , Masner
and Nordman,
Austrian, scholars.
Danubian Voyage to Lintz
May 24, Rizal and
Viola left Vienna on
a river boat to see
beautiful sights of
Danube River.
As they travelled
along the famous
river, Rizal observed
keenly river sights.
Crossing the Frontier to Switzerland
They stayed from June 2 to 3 1887 and
continued tour to Basel (Bale), Bern, and
Laussane.
Geneva
Rizal and Viola left Laussane 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.
 Form 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.
 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 CityRome. On June 29th, Rizal visited for
the first time the Vatican, 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.