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In Photos: Mount Samat National Shrine In Bataan, Philippines
Mount Samat National Shrine In Bataan, Philippines
The Dambana ng Kagitingan or Shrine
of Valour in the town of Pilár, province of Bataan, Philippines, is a world
famous historical shrine located near the summit of Mount Samat. This memorial
shrine complex was built to give big honor to the gallantry of the Filipino and
American soldiers who fought during World War II. If you
are a fan of overlooking spectacles with deep poginant historic significance,
seeing the Mount Samat
National Shrine is a must when in the Philippines.
A bit of history here: along with the island
of Corregidor,
Mount Samat was the site of the most vicious battle against the Japanese
Imperial Army in 1942 during the Battle of Bataan. Suffering heavy losses
against the Japanese all over Luzon, Filipino and American soldiers retreated
to Bataan Peninsula to regroup for a last valiant but futile stand --- also
known as the Bataan Death March.
Today, it’s the world’s second tallest cross, and the place has a lot to offer other than the evocative past. It’s a mountain outdoor experience, with great 360 view of the cities and towns nearby; you could easily spend a whole day away from Metro Manila. It’s a daytrip drive worthy of your travel when in the PH.
Today, it’s the world’s second tallest cross, and the place has a lot to offer other than the evocative past. It’s a mountain outdoor experience, with great 360 view of the cities and towns nearby; you could easily spend a whole day away from Metro Manila. It’s a daytrip drive worthy of your travel when in the PH.
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