Have you seen the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in the world?

Taking a closer look at the Montemaria Shrine in Batangas City Holy Week marks a crucial time for Filipinos to reconnect with their spirituality. During this time, one practice is the Bisita Iglesia, wherein folks visit seven different places of worship to pray. Others take a pilgrimage to far-off places throughout the country.

This year, consider visiting Montemaria Shrine in Batangas. Montemaria Shrine in Batangas is home to the Mother of All Asia - Tower of Peace. It is the tallest statue in the country and is considered the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in the world.

In comparison, it stands taller than the US' Statue of Liberty and Brazil's Christ the Redeemer. Visitors at the shrine can go up to the hands and crown of the statue to see and take pictures of the Batangas Bay. The shrine also features the Sto.

Niño Chapel, a place where the faithful can attend daily masses and receive the sacraments. Last year, over 100,000 visitors went to Montemaria Shrine to pay their respects. This year, the shrine has added new features, including an expanded restaurant and food complex, a modernized Stations of the Cross, and an expanded road network to accommodate the projected increase of visitors going to the shrine.

“As we head toward the Holy Week, we invite the faithful to spend this solemn experience at the Montemaria Shrine — whether you are sightseeing with your loved ones or visiting to practice your Catholic faith,” shares Guoan Wu, President of Fluvion..