Guia Fortress, Military fort on Guia Hill, Macau
The fortress complex covers 955 square meters and includes a chapel, lighthouse, and defensive walls constructed of solid granite stone blocks.
Portuguese forces constructed the fortress between 1622 and 1638 following an unsuccessful invasion attempt by Dutch naval forces at the Battle of Macau.
The chapel contains frescoes depicting both European and Chinese religious motifs, reflecting the cultural fusion present in early colonial Macau.
The fortress opens daily from 9:00 to 17:30, with access available through bus lines 2, 6, 9, or the cable car from Flora Garden.
The lighthouse, added to the fortress in 1865, maintains the distinction of being the first Western-style maritime navigation structure on the Chinese coast.
Location: Macau
Inception: 1865
GPS coordinates: 22.19650,113.55000
Latest update: May 12, 2025 13:11
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