A-Ma Temple, Macau

The oldest temple in Macau, built in 1488, dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of seafarers, on a hillside by the sea. Macau, 'A-Ma-Gao', is said to be named after it. Pavilions climb the hill among rocks with carved inscriptions.

Nearby is the Maritime Museum. The Penha Hill and the Moorish Barracks offer more Portuguese heritage.

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At a glance

Kind	Historic sites
Where	Barra Square, Macau Peninsula.
Cost	Free

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Macau

Capital	Macao
Continent	Asia Eastern Asia
Population	685,900
Currency	Macanese pataca (MOP, $)
Calling code	+853
Time zone	UTC+08:00 (CST)

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