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A-Ma Temple already existed before the city of Macao came into being. The name “Macao” is believed to derive from the Chinese “A-Ma-Gau” meaning “Bay of A-Ma”, on which A-Ma Temple is located. A-Ma Temple is situated halfway up the western slope of Barra Hill. It consists of the ... |
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Built in 1888, Na Tcha Temple is located close to the Ruins of St. Paul’s, inviting inevitable comparison with the grandeur of the former Church of Mater Dei and the remains of St. Paul’s College. The location of this temple is a perfect example of the dignity and distinctive nat... |
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This Buddhist temple dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy was founded in the 13th century and the present buildings date from 1627.
觀音堂是澳門三大古剎之一，原稱普濟禪&... |
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This temple, with a fine toll roof decorated with porcelain figures, is dedicated to Tam Kung, a Taoist god of seafarers.
建於清同治元年(1862年)。相傳譚公經常化身小ĺ... |
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This temple is located close to the old´Chinese Bazaar area, which nowadays functions as St. Dominic’s Market, still keeping the essence of the original function of the area. The date of construction of the temple is unknown, although plaques recovered from the site indicate a re... |
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約建於清同治十年(1871年)。... |
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