About Pinaglabanan Shrine
Pinaglabanan Shrine is a national shrine and memorial park in San Juan City, Metro Manila, commemorating the Battle of Pinaglabanan on August 30, 1896. Located on a 5-hectare site along Pinaglabanan Street, it features the Spirit of Pinaglabanan monument, the Museo ng Katipunan and Museo El Deposito. Managed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, it preserves artifacts and exhibits related to the Katipunan and the Philippine Revolution.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped memorial park with a central bronze monument depicting Katipuneros, open lawns, and two museums. The Museo ng Katipunan displays documents, weapons, dioramas and multimedia exhibits about the Katipunan and the 1896 battle, while Museo El Deposito presents the historic El Deposito water reservoir. The site offers paved walkways, exhibition halls, and quiet areas for sightseeing and photography within an urban setting.
Key highlights
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Spirit of Pinaglabanan monument commemorating the 1896 battle
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Museo ng Katipunan with dioramas, artifacts and interactive exhibits on the Katipunan
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Museo El Deposito showcasing the 19th-century underground water reservoir
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5-hectare memorial park with landscaped gardens and historical markers
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Statues and markers honoring Andres Bonifacio and Katipunan members