LANDMARKS
Historical Landmark
| Landmark | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
Acacia Trees  |
Inside the compound of the Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church in Poblacion, Pilar, Bataan | - Two century-old trees. - Witnessed the colourful history of Pilar, particularly the infamous “Death March of 1942.” |
Sampaloc Tree  |
Sta. Rosa, Pilar, Bataan | - Believed to be as ancient as Acacia trees, about 120 years old. - Listed as a vintage natural landmark and a “living witness” by the National Historical Institute. |
Mt. Samat National Shrine or “Dambana ng Kagitingan”   |
Top of Mt. Samat in Diwa, Pilar, Bataan | - It was built to honor and remember the gallantry of Filipino and American soldiers who fought during WW II. - Serves as the permanent venue for the annual April 9 celebration of the “Araw ng Kagitingan.” |
Flaming Sword  |
In front of the Municipal Hall of Pilar in Panilao, Pilar, Bataan | - A hand holding an upright 30-foot long sword made of steel and concrete. - A symbol of the Filipino courage and gallantry in the face of external trials to the nation’s democracy and peace. |
Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church   |
Poblacion, Pilar, Bataan | - First parish church of the town of Pilar. |
KM-41 Marker  |
In front of the Veterans Park in Poblacion, Pilar, Bataan | - Mariveles-Pilar route. |
| KM-12 Marker | Pantingan, Pilar, Bataan | - Bagac-Pilar route. |
| KM-26 Marker | Panilao, Pilar, Bataan | - Bagac-Pilar route. |
| KM-26 Marker | Panilao, Pilar, Bataan | - Signified the 3rd Zero Km. |
| Imagined or unmarked KM-42 Maker | - Poblacion, Pilar, Bataan | |
Battle of Capot Marker |
Nagwaling, Pilar, Bataan | |
Pantingan River |
Pantingan, Pilar, Bataan | - Served as the graveyard of the Filipino and American troops who surrendered during the war. |
Aldaba Marker |
At the foot of Camacho Bridge in Sta. Rosa, Pilar, Bataan | - It was built in memory of Lt. Juan J. Aldaba. |
Eco-Tourism
| Site | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Samat |
Diwa, Pilar, Bataan | - Part of the Mariveles mountain - 553 meters above sea level. |
Dunsulan Falls  |
Liyang, Pilar, Bataan | - More frequently visited natural tourist attraction at the back of Mt. Samat - About 3 km away the Gov. Joaquin L. Linao Highway. |
Hanging Bridge  |
Diwa, Pilar, Bataan | |
Magsaysay Dam  |
Diwa, Pilar, Bataan |