Temples in Macau
A-Ma Temple
Macau's name is derived from A-Ma-Gau or Place of A-Ma and this temple dedicated to the seafarers' goddess dates from the early 16th century. According to legend, A-Ma, a poor girl looking for passage to Canton, was ref more...
Hong Kung Miu
This temple stands in the bustling market square between Rua das Estalagens and Rua de Cinco de Outubro. Built in 1750, and restored several times afterwards, it is dedicated to the God of War and Riches, Kwan Tai, who s more...
Kun Iam Tong
This Buddhist temple dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy was founded in the 13th century and the present buildings date from 1627. It is one of the biggest and wealthiest of Macau's temples with a huge entrance gate and ro more...
Lin Fung Miu
Built in 1592 and most regularly restored, this Temple of the Lotus has a fine facade of intricate clay bas-relief carved in the 19th century depicting historical and mythological figures. Stone lions guard the entrance. more...
Lin Kai Miu
Dating from the 17th century, this temple occupies a square off Estrada do Repouso in the Patane district, where a regular flea market is held. The temple has facade with some fine granite carvings on the walls and ridge more...
Na Tcha Temple
This temple was built in 1888 and dedicated to Na Cha in an attempt to halt the Plague rampaging at the time. In contrast to buildings such as the Ruins of St. Paul's around it, the Na Tcha Temple is only a small structu more...
Pou Tai Un
Pou Tai Un on Taipa Island is one of the best-endowed and most picturesque temples in Macau. It was founded in the 19th century by Buddhist monks and the original prayers hall contains images of the three Precious Buddha more...
Sam Kai Vui Kun (Kuan Tai Temple)
The temple is situated on the site of the old Macao bazaar, whose sign still exists.  Originally it was a meeting place for merchants, and was very important to the local Chinese community. Prior to the establishmen more...
Tai Soi Miu
Built over 200 years ago, this temple is located in the old bazaar area behind Camões Garden, close to the Kiang Vu Hospital on Rua Coelho do Amaral. It is very popular, especially among women who come with offerings to more...
Tam Kung Miu
This temple, with a fine toll roof decorated with porcelain figures, is dedicated to Tam Kung, a Taoist god of seafarers. Beside his image, the temple contains a four feet long model of a dragon boat made from a whalebon more...
Temples to the local Gods
Throughout the whole city of Macau, small temples exist which altars have nametags of the gods that protect certain neighbourhoods. One that is of more interest is Tou Tei Miu on the Rua das Palmeiras, it has oration pav more...
 
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