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Mount Samat : The Cross, the Views and the Stained Glass Tourist go to Mount Samat mainly for two reasons. First is to honor our forefathers who waged their lives for our country during the war. Second is to enjoy the fascinating view of Bataan through one of its highest peak.

After taking sometime on the base of the cross and marveling at awesome stone sculptures, we headed inside the cross' observatory deck by riding on an elevator. We were lucky that the elevator was working that time so we were spared from climbing up almost three hundred steps of stairs leading to the observatory.

Once you are on the observatory deck, you will be greeted with a fresh breeze of mountain air. There are two rooms up there (the right and left hand of the cross) where you can see the vast landscape of mountains, slopes, hills and the faraway sea below. Really a sight to behold.

Then, after spending sometime up there, we decided to visit the chapel where there are beautiful stained glass and the museum where war memorabilia were stored. You can even wander around the garden area where various depictions of war were installed.

All in all, the place is perfect for a day trip where you can relax at the atmosphere of fresh mountain breeze but most of all, thank our forefathers who were heroes of war and defenders of our freedom. View From The Cross Another View From The Cross The Cross and the Philippine Flag Chapel's Stained Glass I Chapel's Stained Glass II Chapel's Stained Glass III View of Mount Samat and the Cross On a Clear Day


By Land: From Manila, Mount Samat is just 130 kilometers away. You can traverse NLEX going to SCTEX then exit on Dinalupihan, Bataan. You will pass by Bataan's capital city of Balanga before turning right to Samat. The entire trip is travel friendly because of the signs.

By Sea: Go to CCP Terminal Complex, Roxas Boulevard and book yourself through Mount Samat Ferry. You will be docked at Port of Orion. From there, you have to rent a van or a jeepney that will take you to Mount Samat shrine.
Posted by Oman at 9:12 AM Labels: Bataan, History, Luzon, Mountains

