Na Tcha Temple, Macau
by Minghong, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Na_Tcha_Temple_1.jpg, used under GNU Free Documentation License
The Na Tcha Temple is a charming little temple just a stone's throw away from the ruins of the Cathedral of St Paul. Built in 1888, Na Tcha Temple sits right next to Macau's Old City Wall. It is just a simple building with a single hall measuring 8.4 metres long and 4.51 metres wide. The entrance porch is just 5 metres deep.
Na Tcha Temple is painted grey. It has few ornamentation, except for paintings on the walls under the entrance porch. Its flush-gable roof reflects Yingshan style structure. The riedge is 5 metres above ground. The entrance porch reflects Xieshan style structure. On the roof ridge are ornamental ceramic beasts.
View of Na Tcha Temple and the ruins of the Cathedral of St Paul, from the old city wall
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Na Tcha Temple, 
