Lion's Head (Benguet)

Lion's Head
The Lion's Head monument in 2015
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16°22′03″N 120°36′21″E / 16.367556°N 120.605899°E / 16.367556; 120.605899
LocationKennon Road, Camp 6; near the BaguioTuba boundary, Benguet, Philippines
MaterialLimestone
Height40 ft (12 m)
Beginning date1968
Opening date1972
Dedicated toLions Club

The Lion's Head (Tagalog: Ulo ng Leon) is a statue along Kennon Road, a major highway in Luzon, Philippines. Located in Camp 6 near the BaguioTuba boundary, the Lion's Head measures 40 ft (12 m) in height.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference pines was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Kennon Road Pushed as Heritage Site Dexter A. See, Manila Bulletin. 29 September 2010. Quote: "Part of the attraction along Kennon Road is the scenic mountain ranges on one side and the waters of the Bued River on another side coupled with the presence of the famous lion's head at the middle of the zigzag portion of the road." (emphasis added)
  3. ^ "Killer lap makes Guevarra Tour champ", Joey Villar, The Philippine Star. Updated 19 April 2009. Quote: "Baler Ravina (21) pedals past the famous Lion’s Head along Kennon Road ..." (emphasis added)