Provinces, Capitals, and Attractions of Central Luzon

Vocabulary flashcards focusing on the capitals, historical landmarks, and natural attractions of the Central Luzon provinces based on the lecture notes.

Baler

The capital city of the province of Aurora.

Balanga

The capital city of the province of Bataan.

Malolos

The capital city of the province of Bulacan.

Palayan

The capital city of the province of Nueva Ecija.

San Fernando

The capital city of the province of Pampanga.

Tarlac City

The capital city of the province of Tarlac.

Iba

The capital city of the province of Zambales.

Quezon's Rest House

A simple concrete, wood, and nipa structure in Baler that served as the rest house of former President Manuel L. Quezon and displays photographs, antique kitchenware, and preserved personal items.

Baler Catholic Church

An 18th-century church known for the historic Siege of Baler, where 54 Spanish soldiers defended the church even after the Spanish-American War had ended.

Millennium Tree

A tree located in Balete Park believed to be over 600 years old, considered one of the largest balete trees in Asia, with a trunk that requires around 60 people to encircle.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

A heritage resort in Bataan featuring restored Spanish-Filipino colonial houses transferred from different parts of the country; recognized as the first heritage hotel in the Philippines.

Shrine of Valor

A historical monument located on Mt. Samat in Pilar, Bataan, dedicated to Filipino and American soldiers of World War II.

Barasoain Church

Known as the 'Cradle of Democracy in the East,' it served as the site of the First Philippine Congress in 1898, where the Malolos Constitution was drafted and the First Philippine Republic was inaugurated.

Philippine Arena

One of the largest indoor arenas in the world, located in Bulacan, featuring a seating capacity of more than 50,000 used for concerts, sports events, and large gatherings.

Minalungao National Park

A protected natural area in Nueva Ecija known for its clear emerald river surrounded by high limestone cliffs.

Gapan Ancestral Houses

Well-preserved historical residences in Nueva Ecija that reflect Spanish and early American architectural influences, featuring wooden structures and capiz shell windows.

San Guillermo Parish Church

One of the oldest churches in Pampanga, known as the 'half-buried church' after being partially buried by lahar during the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption.

Clark Barn Houses

Structures built in 1903 during the establishment of Fort Stotsenburg, originally used as officers' quarters and considered among the earliest structures in Clark.

Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake

A scenic crater lake formed following the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, which was one of the largest eruptions of the 20th century.

Capas National Shrine

A historical shrine in Tarlac that features a 70-meter monument.

Monasterio de Tarlac

A landmark located on a mountain in San Jose, Tarlac.