It is a historical mountain in Bataan where the Shrine of Valor or Dambana ng Kagitingan was built on its summit. This shrine has a huge cross with a memorial shrine and museum built to honor the gallantry of the Filipino American soldiers who fought during World War 2. The shrine complex on Mount Samat includes a war museum with different memorabilia, paintings, and weapons used by the Filipino, American, and Japanese forces during the Battle of Bataan. These structures were commissioned by former President Ferdinand Marcos in 1966 for the 25th Anniversary of the Second World War. Also, please note that the province holds the record of the Battle of Bataan, including the controversial Death March.
The gigantic cross stands 92 meters from its base and is considered the second tallest cross in the world. A viewing deck in the arm of the cross is available via an elevator. At the base, the external part of the cross has gorgeous sculptures by Abueva titled "Nabiag Na Bato," showing the important events of Jose Rizal, Lapu-Lapu, and Antonio Luna.
In the viewing gallery, there's an amazing view of the province of Bataan, Corregidor Island, Manila Bay, and the mountain ranges surrounding the province, like Mt. Tarak. Stores and souvenir shops are available at the summit.