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The Moorish Barracks are located close to the Inner Harbour, and were originally names "Quartel dos Mouros" in Portuguese and used to stand close to the riverside.

In 1871, an Italian architect named Cassuto designed the Moorish-style building to accommodate a regiment of Indian policemen. The construction of the building was completed in August 1874.

According to historical records, there were 200 Indian soldiers station in the Moorish Barracks. In 1905, the building became offices for Marine and Customs Police, and now houses the Macao Martime Administration.

A-Ma Temple dates from the 15th Century. The temple already existed before the city of Macao was established.

In fact, the name "Macao" derived from the phonetic Chinese "A-Ma-Gau," which means "Bay of A-Ma," referring to A-Ma Temple.

A-Ma Temple consists of the Gate Pavillion, the Memorial Arch, the Prayer Hall, the Hall of Benevolence, the Hall of Guayyin, and Zhengjiao Canlin (a Buddist pavilion), each forming a small part of the well-ordered complex which sits perfect harmony with the natural environment.

The cultural pluralism of Macao still plays an intrinsic role in the everyday lives of the Macanese. Their pride in their unique heritage has come to symbolize Macao's own spirit of harmonious co-existance, ambition and love of life.

Guia Fortress, overlooking the Inner Harbor, was built between 1622-1638. Inside the fortress lie Guia Chapel and Guia Lighthouse.

The site was a restricted military facility until 1976, when it opened as a major tourist attraction. The Lighthouse is the oldest of its kind in South China, built in 1865 and Macao takes its coordinates from its location.

In 1998, frescoes were discovered inside the Guia Chapel, with elaborate representations of both Chinese and Western themes displaying motifs of religious and mythologial inspiration, enhancing even further the cultural value of the chapel.

Chinese Temples in Macao, like A-Ma, serve as a reminder of Macao's cultural identity rooted in the richness of the Chinese civilization. Their presence in the midst of Western cultural influence over 450 years also relects harmonious co-existence of distinctively different cultures.

As a whole, the A-Ma Temple consists of various small constructions that were built in a spontaneous manner, with various shrines and pavilions on the southern slope of Barra Hill.

Over many years, many famous painters and renowned poets came to this site to pay homage and left their poems inscribed on rock faces, providing valuable cultural references.

Dom Pedro V Theater was built in 1860 and was the first western theater in China. In 1873, the main facade of the building was renovated, adopting a more neo-classical style, including pilasters and triangular pediment on the main facade.

The Dom Pedro V Theater has always been a principal site for celebrations by the Macanese community -- including as a backdrop for wedding photos!

Ruins of St. Paul's refer to the magnificent granite facade of what was originally the Chruch of Mater Dei, built in 1602-1640.

The construction of the granite facade itself was only finished between 1637-1640, after the completio of the church structure.

In 1835, a fire destroyed the entire complex, leaving only the impressive granite facade that is, perhaps the most recognizable Monument of Macau.