Rizal took a grand tour of Europe with his friend Maximo Viola after publishing Noli Me Tangere. They visited many cities across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. In Leitmeritz, they stayed with Rizal's friend Ferdinand Blumentritt who introduced them to local scholars. Rizal was outraged by the mistreatment of Igorots displayed at an exhibition in Madrid. After spending over a month traveling, Rizal returned to the Philippines in 1887 having experienced the culture and sights of many European cities.

1. Rizal’s Grand Tour in Europe withRizal’s Grand Tour in Europe with
Maximo ViolaMaximo Viola

2. • After the publication of the Noli Me Tangere,
Rizal had received remittance from Paciano
worth P1,000.00 which was forwarded by
Juan Luna from Paris.
• Rizal immediately paid Viola P300.00 that he
used to published the novel.

3. THE TOURTHE TOUR

4. Potsdam
• Near Berlin
• It became famous
because of Frederick the
Great - skillfully employed
the limited Prussian
resources to make his
kingdom the most
powerful German state
during the seven Years
War.
• Viola and Rizal left Berlin
by train.

5. Dresden
• Where they visited the Regional Flower
Exposition.
• Rizal – interested in Botany, studied the variety
of plants.
• Dr. Adolph Meyer – was visited by the two
physicians.
• They visited the Museum or Art where Rizal
became deeply impressed by the painting
Prometheus Bound.
• Prometheus – a Titan punished by Zeus for giving
fire to mankind.

6. • Feodor Jagor – was also visited by Rizal and
Viola.
– Was informed of the two physicians plan to visit
Blumentritt
– Warned Rizal to inform Blumentritt first because
he might suffer a nervous breakdown because of
shock.
• Teschen (Decin) – found in Czech Republic
– Stop over

7. Leitmeritz, Austria
• Now known as
Litomeritce in Czech
Republic.
• Where Ferdinand
Blumentritt lived.
• Rizal and Viola stayed in
this place from May 13-
16,1887.

8. • Ferdinand Blumentritt –
waited for Rizal and
Viola in the train station
carrying with him a
sketch of Rizal.

9. • Hotel Krebs – where
Rizal and Viola stayed
while they were in
Leitmeritz.

10. • Rizal enjoyed the warm hospitality of
Blumentritt’s family.
• Rosa – Blumentritt’s wife was a good cook
• Dolores (Dora, Dorita), Conrad and Fritz – were
nice to them.
• Ferdinand – a great tourist guide and a
hospitable host.
– Offered the best beer in Bohemia to his guests
– Introduced Rizal to the town Mayor who was
impressed in his communication skills.

11. • Tourists’ Club of Leitmeritz – a group where
Blumentritt was the secretary.
– Rizal spoke extemporaneously in fluent German
praising Austria’s idyllic scenes and hospitable, nature
loving and noble people.
– He was willfully applauded.
• Dr. Carlos Czepalak – a renowned scientist
• Professor Robert Klutschak – a eminent
naturalist.
– Both were introduced by Blumentritt to Rizal

12. • Rizal painted
Blumentritt as a sign of
his gratitude

13. Prague
• Viola and Rizal carried
with them a
recommendation from
Blumentritt address to
Dr. Welkomm –
professor of natural
history in the University
of Prague.
– He accompanied the two
physicians in visiting the
historic places

14. • Tomb of Nicolaus Copernicus – famous
astronomer
• Museum of Natural History
• Bacteriological Laboratories
• Cave where San Juan Nepomuceno, the
Catholic saint was imprisoned as well as the
bridge where he was hurled into the river.

15. Vienna
• Capital of Austria-
Hungary
• Rizal and Viola spent
four days in this city
visiting the buildings
and examining holy
images and statues.

16. • Queen of Danube
• Norfenfals – one of the greatest novelists in
Europe during Rizal’s time was met by Rizal
through Blumentritt.
• Diamond stickpin – lost by Rizal in Hotel Krebs,
given by the maid to Blumentritt.
• They stayed in Hotel Metropole

17. Danubian Voyage to Linz
• Rizal and Viola left
Vienna via boat to see
the beautiful sights of
the Danube River.
• They noticed that
passengers were using
paper napkins during
the meals instead of a
cloth napkin.

18. From Linz to Rheinfall
• They left Austria from Salzburg, where Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart was born. They re-entered
Germany.
• Munich – where they stayed for a short-time to
drink the Munich Beer (the best in Germany).
• Nuremburg – one of the oldest cities in Germany
– Where they saw the horrible machines used in the
Inquisition
– The two were impressed by the manufacture of dolls
which was the city’s biggest industry.

19. • Ulm – where the largest and tallest Cathedral
in Germany.
– From here they went to Stuttgart, Baden, and in
Rheinfall – were they saw the most beautiful
waterfall in Europe.

20. Switzerland
• From Rheinfall to
Schaffhausen,
Switzerland,
• Here they visited Basel
(Bale), Bern, and
Lausanne.

21. Geneva
• One of the most beautiful cities in Europe
visited by tourists every year.
• He spent 15 days in this place
• Rizal spent his 26th
birthday
• Viola returned to Barcelona from Geneva
• Rizal continued his tour to Italy.

22. Exhibition of Igorots in 1887 Madrid
Exposition
• In Geneva, Rizal and Viola received news from
Madrid about the deplorable conditions of the
primitive Igorots who were exhibited in the
exhibition.
• Some of whom died, and whose scanty clothing
(G strings) and crude weapons were objects of
mockery and laughter by the Spaniards.
• Rizal was outraged by the degradation of his
fellow countrymen.

23. Italy
• In this place Rizal visited
Turin, Venice an
Florence.
• June 27, 1887 – he
reached Rome “The
Eternal City and the City
of Ceasars”

24. Vatican
• June 29, 1887 – Feast
day of Saints Peter and
Paul. He visited the
Vatican – the city of the
popes and the capital of
Christendom.

25. • The grandeur of Rome was something that
Rizal did not fail to appreciate in his sojourn in
Italy. After a week of travel in Rome, he
prepared for his homecoming to the
Philippines.