Capas National Shrine, War memorial in Capas, Philippines
Capas National Shrine is a war memorial in Capas, Philippines, featuring a 73-meter obelisk at the center of a 54-hectare park surrounded by black marble walls. These walls display the names of fallen soldiers from World War II.
The shrine marks the endpoint of the 1942 Bataan Death March, where thousands of Filipino and American prisoners of war were held in cruel conditions at Camp O'Donnell. This location honors those who did not survive this ordeal.
The memorial wall displays names of over 30,000 Filipinos who died during World War II, creating a place where visitors can read and remember the individuals behind these names.
The site opens daily for visitors with designated pathways leading through museums, monuments, and garden areas. Comfortable shoes are recommended since exploring the large park requires walking through different zones.
Over 30,000 individual trees have been planted throughout the shrine grounds, each serving as a living memorial for a fallen soldier. This natural tribute changes with the seasons and creates a lasting connection between visitors and those being honored.
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