Cannon and Sally Port at Fortaleza da Guia, Macau
by Mo707, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Macau_Guia_Hill_Fortaleza_da_Guia_1.JPG, and used under GNU Free Documentation License
Fortaleza da Guia, or Guia Fort, is a military complex consisting of a fort, a chapel and a lighthouse, located at Guia Hill, the highest peak in Macau peninsula. From the top, one can get great views of Macau. Fortaleza da Guia was built in 1638. It is shaped like a irregular pentagon. The fortress lighthouse was built in 1865 Guia Hill is now turned into a park. You can enter it from Avenida de Sidonio Pais, passing through a small botanic gardens. Alternatively, you can also go up the hill by cable car - it costs MOP$3 return or MOP$2 one day.
Of interest at the fort are the Sally Ports, small doors that leads to disconnected tunnels. The tunnels were used to store ammunition. You can also visit the charming little 17th century Chapel to Our Lady of Guia.
To get the best views from Fortaleza da Guia, look from the southeast down towards Porto Exterior, and westwards towards Fortaleza do Monte.
Lighthouse at Fortaleza da Guia, Macau
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Guia_Lighthouse.jpg, and available in the public domain
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