Quezon City is the largest city in Metro Manila and the political and cultural centre of the Philippines. Its landmark, the Quezon Memorial Circle, features a 66-metre tower commemorating former President Quezon. The Diliman campus of the University of the Philippines has a strong academic atmosphere. La Mesa Ecopark is lush with greenery. Maginhawa Street is a food paradise. Must-try dishes include Adobo (the national dish), Lechon, Halo-Halo (shaved ice dessert), and Balut (fertilised duck egg).