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| A statue in front of The Pope John Paul II Tower in Bacolod City, Philippines |
The Pope John Paul II Tower in Bacolod City is located in the Reclamation Area (near SM City) in Bacolod City. The tower was donated by Atty. Simplicio A. Palanca through an initiative started by the San Sebastian Cathedral priests.
This beautiful tower is set on the land where Pope John Paul II greeted around one million Filipinos, Asians, and travelers from around the world in Bacolod City on February 20, 1981.
The area is now seen as a pilgrimage center for Catholics seeking to pay homage to the pope who was a promoter of life and love for Filipinos and everyone abroad. For a small fee, you can walk to the top of the tower and see much of the wonderful landscape and buildings across the city.
The Pope John Paul II Tower was unveiled and blessed on February 18, 2010 by Grace Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines with the assistance of Bishop Vincente M. Navarra, D. D. Bishop of Bacolod, and Rev. Father Felix Pasquin, Rector of San Sebastian Cathedral.
How to Get There
Take any jeepney to the corner of SM and walk the rest of the way. You can't miss it!Image Gallery
