Welcome Rotonda (Quezon City)

Philippines / National Capital Region / Manila / Quezon City / Quezon Avenue (N170/R-7)
 landmark, roundabout / traffic circle, rotunda, interesting place, roundabout / junction island
The Welcome Rotonda, officially Mabuhay Rotonda, is a roundabout in Quezon City in the Philippines. It is located a few meters from Quezon City's border with Manila, at the intersection of E. Rodriguez, Sr. Boulevard, Mayon Street, Quezon Avenue, Nicanor Ramirez Street, and España Boulevard. It may also refer to the monument situated on its central island.

The roundabout was officially named Welcome Rotonda until May 17, 1995, when it was renamed Mabuhay Rotonda by then-Quezon City Mayor Ismael Mathay, Jr., following an initiative by local restaurateur Rod Ongpauco to promote the use of the Filipino expression "Mabuhay!" as a way of welcoming foreign visitors to the Philippines.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_Rotonda
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Coordinates:   14°37'3"N   121°0'5"E

Comments

  • Used to be called "WELCOME" rotonda
  • a place for RALLIES and NOISE BARRAGE,.
  • I thought its "Welcome" if you're going to Manila from Quezon City and "Mabuhay" if you're from Manila going to Quezon City
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