Mount Fortress - The First Western Fortress in China
The 17th Century Mount Fortress occupies a hilltop on the peninsula of Macau and is one of the most ancient Western fortresses in China.
Some 300 years ago, during the height of the Ming Dynasty and before the Ruins of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church was severely damaged by fire, the Mount Fortress solemnly guarded the city. In 1998, the three-level Macau Museum was built into the fortress hill and it is now considered a major tourist attraction.
In the foothills east of Monte Fort you will find the Fortress Corridor, occupying the middle ground between Macau Museum and St. Lazarus' pedestrian zone. The Monte Fort is sited near the city centre and is a popular venue for events such as this year's "20th Macau International Music Festival".
Macau Museum Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (No admission after 5:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Fortress Corridor Opening Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.