Talisay Liberation Park / WWII Landing Shrine

About Talisay Liberation Park / WWII Landing Shrine

Talisay Liberation Park sits in Barangay Poblacion, near Talisay City's old municipal hall, marking the beach where Allied forces landed on March 26, 1945 to begin the liberation of Cebu from Japanese occupation. At 8:28 a.m. that day, after an hour-long naval bombardment, the U.S. Army's 182nd and 132nd Infantry Regiments came ashore on the west and east sides of the point, a turning point in the province's WWII history. The park has been declared a national historical shrine and features seven larger-than-life statues depicting Filipino and American soldiers, commemorating those who fought and died in the campaign. Plaques and markers around the grounds recount the timeline of the landing and the push to retake Cebu City that followed. Every March 26, the city holds 'Takas sa Talisay' (Landing in Talisay), a reenactment and commemoration attended by local officials, the military, war veterans, and at times representatives from the American and Japanese governments. Outside the anniversary, the park serves as a quiet waterfront civic space for residents.

Highlights

Tips for Visitors

1. 1 Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat, since the park is largely open and unshaded. Time your trip around March 26 if you want to catch the annual landing reenactment and veteran commemorations. The park is free and open to the public year-round. Location approximate — confirm on arrival.

How to Get There

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