Na Tcha Temple

The Na Tcha Temple is a Chinese folk shrine in Santo António with a simple rectangular structure and gray walls featuring traditional roof decorations. The building sits directly behind the Ruins of St Paul's and displays the plain, functional features typical of shrine architecture from that period.

The temple was built in 1888 to address a plague affecting the region and became a place of worship for the deity Na Tcha. This founding reflects how local communities in Macau responded to crises through spiritual means.

The temple shows traditional Chinese spiritual life through its protective ceramic figures and hand-painted wall designs in the entrance area. Visitors can observe how local worshippers express their devotion to the deity Na Tcha, revealing the active religious meaning of this space.

The building stands directly behind the Ruins of St Paul's at the intersection of Rua da Ressurreição and Calçada de S. Francisco Xavier. Its location makes it easy to reach while walking through the historic neighborhood, especially when exploring nearby sites.

The building retains its original appearance with minimal ornamentation and hand-painted wall designs that few other temples of that era have preserved. This rare survival of interior decorative work makes it particularly notable for those interested in traditional craftsmanship.