Guia Fortress
Macau Attractions
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Introduction to Guia Fortress (东望洋炮台)
The Guia Fortress was built between 1622 and 1638 due to attempts of the Dutch to invade and seize Macau from the Portuguese. The fortress is made up of lighthouse and the Guia Chapel known as Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia in Portuguese. |
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Location Estrada do Engenheiro Trigo, Guia Fortress, Macau Peninsula, China |
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Main Sights Guia Fortress, Guia lighthouse |
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Travel Information Admission: Guia Fortress: Free Cable Car Ride: Single Journey - MOP2, Return Journey – MOP 3 Opening Hours: 10:00AM – 5:30PM Tel: (853) 2859 5481 |
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Transportation 1. You can take bus No. 2, 6, 9, 9A, 12, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 28C, 32, and then get off at Guia Fortress. |
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Travel Tips 1. Recommended duration for a visit is about 2 hours. 2. It is not recommended to visit there during “May 1st” and “October 1st” these two golden vacation weeks. Because at that time, the hotel reservation and transportation will be in its climax, the price will be much higher than ordinary times. |
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Tour including Visiting Guis Fortress (Macau) |