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Guia Fortress

Guia fortress

Take a leisurely hour-long hike up to the Guia Fortress for unbeatable panoramic views of the whole Macau peninsula.

The whitewashed lighthouse atop was the first to light the South China Sea.

There is no exact record of the date of construction of Guia Fortress. However, it is certain that in 1622 there was already a military structure on the site.

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Guia Fortress

An inscription found at the entrance of Guia Fortress has the following information: The Guia Fortress was financed by the citizens of Macao with Antonio Ribeiro as the Captain of Artillery. Construction began in September 1637 and was completed in March 1638, when Domingos da Camara Noronha was the Commanding Officer .

Guia Fortress

The Guia Fortress was equipped with sentry posts, ammunition depots and watchtowers.

The Guia Fortress was a restricted military area until 1976 when it opened as a major tourist attraction.

 

Guia Fortress

Guia Fortress

Guia Fortress

Guia Fortress

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