Mount Fortress
Built between 1617 and 1626 by the Jesuits, the fortress one of the main defence structures of the city. It housed barracks, arsenal and storehouses to allow it to withstand a siege lasting two years. You can get good views of the central part of Macau Peninsula from here. The fortress can be accessed by escalator just east of St Paul's. The Macau Museum is located within the fortress (see "Museums" section below).
Why it is worth a visit
Jesuit fortress of 1617-1626 beside St Paul's whose cannons repelled the Dutch in 1622, now home to the Museum of Macau.
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Highlights
Why visit
Jesuit fortress of 1617-1626 beside St Paul's whose cannons repelled the Dutch in 1622, now home to the Museum of Macau.
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Also nearby
- Ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral0.2 km
- St. Dominic's Church0.3 km
- Macau/Peninsula0.4 km
- Old Protestant Cemetery0.4 km
- Wong Chi Kei0.4 km
- Sé Cathedral0.4 km