PUENTE DE LA RIENA

The "Bridge of the Queen" is considered as the last

existing physical structure that symbolizes Spanish
colonization of the city. Known as the oldest bridge in the
city, its cobblestones are still intact, relics of an age long
gone. It was built in the early 1800’s but was completed
in 1861. During the Spanish era, the bridge served as a
docking area for sailboats, vintas of Chinese, Javans
and Indonesians who frequented the island to sell their
produce. The bridge is still in use today. It is situated
near the twin buildings of the Executive and Legislative
branch of the city and beside the Ormoc City Hall. PHIL-JAPAN PEACE MEMORIAL

An impressive memorial marker put up by the Nagoya

and Gifu Prefectures as a token of friendship of
Japanese and Filipinos in the aftermath of World War II.
It is situated in one of the city's picturesque hills
overlooking Ormoc Bay, Carlota Hills in Brgy. Can-
adieng. Japanese visitors frequented this area in
memory of their beloved countrymen who fought in
World War II.

VETERAN’S AND CENTENNIAL PARK

The Veteran’s Park was constructed in early 1990s in

honor of the Filipino soldiers who fought for the liberation
of Leyte and the Philippines. The Centennial Marker was
erected in 1998 to commemorate the 100th year of
Philippine independence. One gets a good view of the
bay, the port and the plaza from this point. It is a favorite
rendezvous for the young and old alike for picnics and
leisurely strolls on its verdant lawn. And from here, one
can experience the refreshing breeze from the sea and
witness the magnificent beauty of the sunset.
RUINS OF CONG.DOMINADORTAN RESIDENCE
The residence of Cong. Dominador Tan with well-
manicured lawn and a swimming pool was one of the
most beautiful scenery in Ormoc at that time which was
completed a year before the World War II. As war broke
out, it was utilized as one of the headquarters of the
Japanese military operations in Leyte and was partially
destroyed by the bombings of the famous Battle of
Ormoc Bay. Its ruins serve as a symbolic structure of
Ormocanons indulgence of World War II.
 * Mass Grave, situated within the City Proper, the site
where the remains of Victims of the 1991 flash flood
tragedy. Every November 5th of the year, a
commemorative mass and laying of flowers is held on
the area.

*Agua Dulce Artesian Well, derived from its Spanish

name "agua dulce" meaning "sweet water". True to its
name the water that flows throughout the day is the
sweetest and the safest among the six flowing wells
constructed in the city during the Spanish time. To this
date, only three of these wells are existing. It is one of
the major sources of drinking water of the Ormocanons
until now.

MASS GRAVE

The graveyard of the victims of the 1991 flash flood is

where the biggest cross in the city can be found. An
obelisk in the center is erected where interpretations of
the victims by the artists all over the country will be
installed. A commemorative mass, lighting of candles
and laying of flowers are done on this site every
November 5th each year in memory of the victims who
perished in the tragedy.

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HERITAGE SITES OF ORMOC

* Veterans Centennial Park, the Veteran's Park was

constructed in early 1990's in honor of the Filipino
soldiers who fought for the liberation of Leyte and the
Philippines. The Centennial Marker was erected in 1998
to commemorate the 100th year independence of the
Philippines. One gets a good view of the bay, the port AGUA DULCE ARTESIAN WELL
and the plaza from this vantage point. It is a favorite
rendevouz for the young and old alike for picnic, leisurely
stroll on its verdant lawn while one experience the
refreshing air from the sea and witness the magnificent
beauty of the setting sun.

* Puente De La Reina, known as the oldest bridge in the

city. Its cobblestones still intact, relic of an age long
gone. It was built in the early 1800's but was completed
in 1861. In Spanish era, the bridge was used as docking
area for sailboats, vintas of Chinese, Javans and
Indonesians who frequented the island to sell their
produce. The bridge is still in use to this day. It is
situated fronting the twin buildings of the Executive and
Legislative branch and Ormoc Plaza and Ormoc City
Hall at its side.

* Phil-Japan Peace Memorial, an impressive memorial

marker put up by the Nagoya and Gifu Prefectures as a
token of friendship of Japanese and Filipinos in the
aftermath of World War II. It is situated in one of the
city's picturesque hills overlooking Ormoc Bay. Japanese
visitors frequented this area in memory of their beloved
countrymen who fought in World War II.