Mt. Samat Shrine of Valor

Shrine of Valor (Dambana ng Kagitingan) is a National Shrine located near the summit of Mount Samat in Pilar, Bataan. This historic shrine was built in the late 1960s to honor Filipinos and Americans who fought and died in World War II.

⁽¹⁾ The Memorial Cross is a towering structure (555 meters above sea level) of steel and reinforced concrete with an elevator and viewing gallery (arm of the cross). The height of the cross is 92 meters from the base. The height of the arms is 74 meters from the base. The length of the arm is 30 meters (15 on each side). The viewing gallery is 18 ft. by 90 ft. with a 7-foot clearance.

Reference: ⁽¹⁾ http://www.bataan.gov.ph/