Manila American Cemetery & Memorial - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Manila American Cemetery & Memorial
The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines occupies 152 acres on a prominent plateau, visible at a distance from the east, south and west. It contains the largest number of graves of our military dead of World War II, a total of 17,184, most of whom lost their lives in operations in New Guinea and the Philippines. The headstones are aligned in 11 plots forming a generally circular pattern, set among masses of a wide variety of tropical trees and shrubbery.
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Philippine Army Museum Library and Archives
1.32km from Manila American Cemetery & Memorial
An army museum which was established in 1979 within the premises of Bonifacio fort in Taguig. It exhibits include various specimens of decommissioned artillery, tanks and armored personnel carriers. The indoor exhibits include galleries of uniforms, weapons, colors, and displays on various Philippine Army campaigns. As of 2018, an addition to the latter features the Battle of Marawi.
The Mind Museum
1.34km from Manila American Cemetery & Memorial
The Mind Museum is a science museum in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines. The museum's exhibition takes off from a narrative that presents science in over 250 interactive exhibits through five interconnected stories. The exhibition spans nature in scale, from the smallest thing in nature to the largest and everything in between Atom, Earth, Life, Universe, and Technology.
Pateros Church
1.88km from Manila American Cemetery & Memorial
One of the former roman catholic diocese located in Pateros, Metro Manila. In this church, Santa Martha is enshrined inside a “virina” on the altar. Daily a lot of people visit this place and is one of the renowned places in Metro Manila.
St. Michael the Archangel Parish
2.18km from Manila American Cemetery & Memorial
Also known as San Miguel Church is a Catholic church of the Latin Rite dedicated to the seven archangels. The shrine is also known as Malacañang Church as it adjoins the Malacañang Palace complex, the official residence of the President of the Republic of the Philippines. The church building and the interior is one of the main examples of Philippine architecture and it is now one of the main tourist points in Metro Manila.
National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
2.32km from Manila American Cemetery & Memorial
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is located at 1923 Orense Street, Guadalupe Nuevo Makati City. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Manila. The Church was established in the 17th century and, at first, named Our Lady of Grace Church. It was only in the Year 1803 when its name was changed to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Heroes' Cemetery
2.51km from Manila American Cemetery & Memorial
Officially known as Libingan ng Mga Bayani is a resting place for Philippine military personnel from privates to generals who served during World War II, it eventually became designated as the official place of burial for deceased Philippine presidents, national heroes, patriots, National Artists and National Scientists.
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