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Church
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Serving as a point of pilgrimage for sailors embarking on a hazardous voyage, the chapel was founded in 1622 by the crew and passengers of a Portuguese ship which had narrowly escaped capture by the Dutch raiders.The chapel was completely rebuilt, along with the Bishop's Palace in 1837. Located at the top of Penha Hill, it affords views of the inner harbour, the magnificent Macau-Taipa bridge, and nearby towns in China.
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Temple of A-Ma
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The
Temple of A-Ma was built five centuries ago and is considered to be the
oldest in Macau. When the Portuguese sailors first landed on the peninsula
and asked the name of the place, the natives replied "A-Ma-Gao" (Bay
of A-Ma). And so the peninsula was named Macau.
A-Ma is in fact a complex of temples, some dedicated to A-Ma, others to Kun Iam,
the Goddess of Mercy and Queen of Heaven. According to legend, A-Ma was an attractive
young woman from Fukien province who could calm the stormy sea and protect the
fishermen. The temple was built in the very spot where she set foot on land before
walking to the crest in nearby Barra Hill and ascending into heaven in glowing
halo of light and perfume.
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Gate of Understanding
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Spectacular shows of cascading water and light can be seen on Nam Van Lake opposite the Headquarters of the Government of Macau SAR. The fountain, constructed by a Portuguese- Spanish company, was moved from the Reservoir to this new site since March 1999. It is equipped with 86 spouts and lit by 288 coloured spotlights. The tallest water jet reaches 80 meters in height.
Located at the entrance of the Inner Harbour, it is a 40-metre tall monument to honour the Luso-Chinese relations. The monument was completed in 1993.
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?Macau
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Opened officially on 19th December 2001, the Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre (MTCEC) comprises of a communications and observation Tower, a 4-level Convention & Entertainment Centre and a 2-level underground basement, as well as an Outdoor Plaza.
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Kun
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The Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre is designed by CCMBeca that has begun construc
Located on the Outer Harbour, this statue, dedicated to Goddess of Kun Iam (Goddess of Mercy) is 20 meters tall and made of special bronze. The dome shape base like a lotus flower, is an ecumenical centre where information is available on Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
