January 22nd, 2008
Places Of Interest
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San Juanico Bridge – beautiful S-shaped bridge that links the island provinces Leyte and Samar
Price Mansion (now CAP building) – was the official headquarters of Gen. Douglas McArthur during the Liberation of Leyte.
Maria Kanon Madonna of Peace Shrine – a lovely statue of an Asian Madonna fashioned from a solid piece of rare Miyagi stone by a famous contemporary sculptor
Sto Nino Shrine Gallery – home to priceless art objects
Philippine Japan Peace Commemorative Monument and Park – a multi-tiered park overlooking the Cancabato Bay
Plaza Libertad – a statue of liberty, Filipino version
Stations of the Cross – 7-foot concrete statues of Jesus Christ and other biblical characters. On top of the hill is the 18-foot monument of the Sacred Heart
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