Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia, Portuguese colonial church at Guia Fortress, Macau, China.
The Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia stands within Guia Fortress, featuring architectural elements that combine European and Chinese design principles.
The chapel, constructed in 1622, played a central role during the Dutch attempt to capture Macau from Portuguese colonial control that same year.
The interior walls reveal frescoes discovered in 1998 that display religious themes incorporating both Western and Chinese artistic traditions.
Visitors can reach the chapel through walking paths leading up Guia Hill, where they can also explore the adjacent lighthouse and fortress complex.
The structure retains its original religious function while standing as part of the first Western lighthouse complex established in the Far East.
Location: Macau
Part of: Guia Fortress
GPS coordinates: 22.19659,113.54969
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:47
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