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Leyte Landing Memorial

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Leyte Landing Memorial
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Friday
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The Leyte Landing Memorial is a memorial to the landing of American General Douglas MacArthur and his men at Red Beach. The memorial was erected in tribute to MacArthur’s fulfillment of his promise to return to the Philippines after it was occupied by the Japanese during World War II in the Philippines.
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Nubain24
Philippines313 contributions
I Shall Return - A Promise Fullfilled
Apr 2022 • Friends
MacArthur Landing or Leyte Landing Memorial ...however you may call it . It is the spot where Gen. Douglas MacArthur fullfilled his promise to the Philippines ," I shall return". Others refer to it as Red Beach. But don't get it wrong....there's no bloody incident involved. It is just a call sign for the ships to identify their landing area at that time. This event commenced the largest naval battle if World War II which eventually led to the defeat and surrender of the Japanese forces after 3 yeras. The place is quiet with surrounding greens and the the Leyte gulf. A must see iconic memorial of WWII.
Written 12 April 2022
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Malee
Florida39 contributions
Beautiful
Oct 2019 • Friends
Brought back memories. Very beautiful in a sunny day. Wonderful view with the family. Totally recommend.
Written 13 January 2020
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fritzie18
Muntinlupa, Philippines392 contributions
History and more
Apr 2019
Though it was kinda damaged due to the tsunami. It was still a good place to go with the memorials and other letters from leaders of other countries all in there. Makes you nostalgic and proud to be a filipino. Big park also to have a picnic with the family or just relax and enjoy the waves.
Written 8 January 2020
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Ktian
1 contribution
Nice
Nov 2019 • Friends
For WW2 history buffs. Nice place to unwind and watch the sunset and the sea. Nemiranda mural is a great piece.
Written 15 November 2019
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Vic Dy
Leyte Island, Philippines176 contributions
I shall return
Nov 2019 • Family
Great place for a stroll and even a picnic. What's new is they put up a light fountain show thing at night and more attractions here. This is truly a great leap forward. Good job Palo!
Written 4 November 2019
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Dantesnipe
Cebu City, Philippines200 contributions
MacArthur Landing Memorial Park
Jan 2019 • Solo
A must visit historical place. The MacArthur landing happened during World War 2.
The best time to go there is when the sun's not too hot anymore in the afternoon. There are food stalls in the afternoon just across the landmark.
Written 17 July 2019
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Kei A
Philippines224 contributions
Historical
May 2019 • Solo
I just went here to have a photo op because my flight was early and I asked the driver to drop me off here before going to the hotel. A pace to relax and exercise with the backdrop of the sea.
Written 11 May 2019
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fritzie18
Muntinlupa, Philippines392 contributions
Historical
Apr 2019 • Family
Nice place to visit one of the attractions in leyte. With a small park around. Free entrance and with little stalls with bbq and street food around.
Written 25 April 2019
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MelbourneTravelmad
Melbourne, Australia777 contributions
Underwhelmed
Feb 2019 • Family
Not sure what I was expecting at the park. Having seen pictures of the place, perhaps I was expecting more.
However, I thought the whole place was pretty average. The park area is in desperate need of attention and maintenance.
The statues themselves are just that, statues. Larger than life, perhaps like MacArthur liked to think of himself, they are imposing but that's all.
They should be visited only because they are in Tacloban and not hard to reach.
Written 20 March 2019
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alcor1922
Alameda, California1,466 contributions
Nice Historical Park by the Sea
Dec 2018 • Family
It was nice to see the historical site of Gen Douglas Mac Arthur's landing place in the province of Leyte as he returned to the Philippines to fulfill his promise to the Filipino people that "I Shall Return" during the World War 2 in the islands of Bataan and Corregidor. The landing site in the Visayan Island is several hundred miles away from Luzon where the battle of Bataan took place.
Written 13 February 2019
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