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CHAPTER 9
RIZAL’S GRAND TOUR OF EUROPE AND VIOLA (1887)
After the publication of Noli, Rizal planned to visit important places in Europe.
Dr.Maximo Viola agreed to be his traveling companion. Rizal received Pacianos
remittance of P1000 which was forwarded 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 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 sometime in Dresden. They visited Dr. Adolph B.
Meyer,who was overjoyed to see them. In the Museum of Art, Rizal was
deeply impressed by the painting of “Prometheus Bound”. They also meet
Dr. Jagor heard their plan about Leitmeritz inorder to see Blumentritt. He
advised Blumentritt to wire because the old professor might be shocked by
their visit.
● First Meeting with Blumentritt

-At 1:30 pm on 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. Blumentritt got a room at Hotel
Krebs, after which he brought them to his house and stayed in Leitmeritz
May 13 to 14 1887.
● Beautiful Memories at Leitmeritz

-They enjoyed the hospitality of the Blumentritt family. The professor’s
wife, Rosa, was a good cook. She prepared Austrian dishes which Rizal 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. Wilkom, professor in University of
Prague. Rizal andViola visited the “Tomb of Copernicus”
● Vienna
May 20 they arrived at Vienna, capital of Austria-Hungary. They met
Norfenfals, one of the greatest novelist iun that time. They stayed at
Hotel Metropole. They also meet two good friends 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
the Danube River. As they traveled along the famous river, Rizal keenly
observed river sights.
● Form Lintz to Rheinfall

-The river voyage ended in Lintz. They traveled overland to Salzburg, and
from there to Munich where they sojourned for a short time to savor the
famous Munich Beer.
● Crossing the Frontier to Switzerland

-they stayed from June 2 to 3 1887 and continued to tour 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.
● 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. Hewas 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.
CHAPTER 10
FIRST HOMECOMING, 1887-88
1. How many years was Rizal's memorable sojourn in Europe?

-5years
2. Rizal left Rome by train for what French port?
-Marseilles
3. When did Rizal board the steamer Djemnah, the same steamer which
brought him to Europe five years ago, to travel back home to the
Philippines?
-July 3, 1887
4. It was the same steamer which brought him to Europe five years ago.
Rizal boarded this steamer again to go back home to the Philippines. -
Djemnah
5. How many passengers were aboard the steamer Djemnah which was
traveling back to the Philippines?
-50 passengers
6. Rizal saw this historic canal for the second time when he was traveling
back to the Philippines?
-Suez Canal
7. After the steamer Djemnah left this place, the weather became rough
and some of Rizal's books got wet.
-Aden
8. Where did Rizal transfer to another steamer Haiphong which was
Manila-bound on July 30, 1887?
-Saigon
9. When did Rizal transfer to another steamer Haiphong which was
Manila-bound on Saigon?
-July 30, 1887

10. What was the name of the steamer that Rizal transferred to after arriving in
Saigon on July 30, 1887? It was Manila-bound
-Haiphong

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CHAPTER 9

RIZAL’S GRAND TOUR OF EUROPE AND VIOLA (1887)

● First Meeting with Blumentritt

● Beautiful Memories at Leitmeritz

● Danubian Voyage to Lintz

● Form Lintz to Rheinfall

● Crossing the Frontier to Switzerland

1. How many years was Rizal's memorable sojourn in Europe?

back to the Philippines?

-July 30, 1887

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