Corregidor War Memorial | Well Known Places

The Corregidor Island features several interesting sight including the Corregidor war Memorial. The War Memorial was created by the government of the United States on America to honour the American and Filipino soldiers who served during the WWII. It is located on the highest part of the Island and is of interesting architectural characteristics with its circular structure and dome. Inside visitors can see the circular alter which is right below the oculus at the apex of the dome affording direct sunlight on to the alter during the day and offering a spectacular sight. Just behind the rotunda is the 40 foot corten steel structure known as the Eternal Flame of Freedom, which is a commissioned structure to the Aristides Demetrios which symbolizes Freedom.

Other interesting sights on this island include the Malinta Tunnel, Filipino Heroes Memorial, the Japanese Garden of Peace, and the Corregidor Lighthouse. The Malinta Tunnel is known as the last defensive position during the Second World War of the American and Filipino military before the Japanese took over. Today it is an interesting sight where the events of the war on this island are portrayed through an audio-visual presentation by Lamberto V. Avellana, a National Artist. The events portrayed here include the departure of General Douglas MacArthur and how the Philippine president Manuel L. Quezon and his family was evacuated to unoccupied areas.

The Filipino Heroes Memorial is a more recent addition and feature murals portraying the battles since the 15th century fought by the Filipino. The Japanese Garden of Peace was built in memory of the Japanese soldiers who died serving during the WWII. The lighthouse is one of the oldest landmarks of this island but the current one was built in the 1950’s where the older one was.

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