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Capital city of Bataan, Philippines
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Balanga is the provincial capital and the only city in Bataan.
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Diocesan Shrine and Cathedral of St. Joseph
The headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church in Bataan and seat of the Diocese of Balanga. Built in 1793, this church was used as an artillery embattlement by the Filipinos during the Battle of Bataan. The cathedral was declared a National Historical Site in 1940.
A Neoclassical building which houses the city government offices. Beside the main building is a preserved water tower, and at nighttime, it is flooded with light.
Balanga Nature and Wetland Park
A wetland area along Manila Bay which sees migratory birds annually.
Rebuilt from an older building destroyed during World War II, it has a historical marker commemorating the fall of Bataan in 1942, and the struggles of Filipinos and Americans to defend democracy.
Housed in a former school building where the US field commander, Major General Edward King signed the instrument of surrender of Allied forces in Bataan to the Japanese, it contains artifacts and dioramas of World War II events such as subsequent death march and surrender monument.
This plaza is a spectacular representation of how it is to live during that era. The Gothic architecture, peaceful surroundings.
an extraordinary place, a park where you can be relieved from stress. best photography place.
Filipino restaurant. Delicious, home-style cooking that has survived the test of time.
Japanese restaurant. Mostly recommended.
Filipino restaurant, Nice traditional Filipino snacks.
Barbecue restaurant. One of a kind! The best BBQ place in Bataan.
Delicious Pinoy food, prepared just like a hearty homecooked meal. Staff are welcoming and helpful.
They have good Filipino dishes with good serving portions. Great place to stay also if you want to have beer and hang out at night. The location is accessible and can be reached easily even when commuting.
American restaurant. Buffet.
Health food restaurant, The best place to eat healthy veges salads, healthy sandwiches and healthy fruit shakes or fruits smoothies the best world class food.
Japanese restaurant.
It's a nice concept to be able to dine inside a jeepney. They serve Filipino food like kare-kare, sisig, okoy, inihaw etc.
Serves Pizza, pasta, western, Asian and fusion dishes. A highlight is the panizza.
Bubble tea store.
Located off National Road, this straightforward hotel is a 3-minute walk from Balanga Cathedral, an 11-minute walk from the Bataan World War II Museum and 17 km from Mount Samat.
Set in a stately Spanish Colonial building on Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, this upmarket hotel opposite Balanga Cathedral is a 20-minute walk from a bus terminal.
Shopping mall.
Great place to find cheap priced items, from clothing, shoes, and house tools to appliances. It has huge parking space.
By car
Balanga is along the Roman Superhighway, as well as an older route which passes directly through the downtown.
Balanga has a small downtown area, and is easily explored on foot. Sights within downtown are not far apart. To get into the wetland park, you can take a tricycle.
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