Mount Samat, Memorial summit with National Shrine in Pilar, Bataan, Philippines.
Mount Samat rises 560 meters above sea level, featuring a 92-meter steel Memorial Cross with viewing galleries at its horizontal arms.
The mountain witnessed the largest surrender of American forces in 1942, leading to the Bataan Death March of 78,000 soldiers over 130 kilometers.
The Mount Samat National Shrine houses a museum displaying military artifacts, paintings of Philippine heroes, and sculptures depicting wartime events.
Visitors can reach the cross observation deck through an elevator or stairs, offering views of Bataan Peninsula, Corregidor Island, and Manila Bay.
The Memorial Cross contains bronze insignias of USAFFE Division units and stands as the second tallest memorial cross structure worldwide.
Location: Pilar
Elevation above the sea: 544.7 m
Address: Mount Samat, Pilar, Bataan, Philippines 2101 Pilar
GPS coordinates: 14.60412,120.50752
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
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