Luna Street Explained

Luna Street
Part Of:
    Namesake:Juan Luna
    Length Km:1.1
    Location:Iloilo City, Philippines
    Terminus A:E. Lopez Street
    Direction A:North
    Junction:Magsaysay Road
    Rizal Street
    Hechanova Street
    Huervana Street
    Terminus B:Forbes Bridge
    Direction B:South

    Luna Street is a street in the La Paz district of Iloilo City, Philippines. It was once part of the Iloilo Millionaires' Row, the first millionaires' row in the Philippines.[1] Luna Street, along with E. Lopez Street, forms the first concrete road in the country, which extended from the Forbes Bridge across the Iloilo River to Jaro Plaza.[2] [3]

    The street was named after Juan Luna, a renowned Filipino painter, sculptor, and political activist during the Philippine Revolution. Luna is best known for his famous works such as Spoliarium and his significant contributions to Philippine art and nationalist movements.

    Landmarks

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    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Guiang . Jules . 2021-05-12 . [Ilonggo Notes] Soaked in history: The Jaro Circle ]. 2024-11-10 . RAPPLER . en-US.
    2. Web site: Roads and bridges in Iloilo during the American rule . 2024-11-10 . www.thenewstoday.info.
    3. Book: AreƱo, Ephraim C. . The Family Tree of Lim Eung . West Visayas State University.