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This 17th-century fortress was built between 1637 and 1638 on the highest point of Macau and contains a chapel and a lighthouse. The chapel is a typical example of 17th-century Portuguese architecture. The lighthouse, which is the oldest on the China coast, was first lit up on 24th September 1865 and still serves as a guiding beacon to passing boats. Guia fort and the lighthouse reflect the splendid history of Macau.
There are plenty of casinos in Macau offering a wide variety of games. Casino Lisboa was one of the first casinos to be built in Macau and is one of its most famous landmarks. Las Vegas Sands Casino, Wynn Macau and other international gaming operators are the latest companies to have been granted licences to operate casinos in Macau.
This historic square is paved with a wave-patterned mosaic of Portuguese cobblestones. Several World Heritage Sites, such as the Leal Senado building, the Holy House of Mercy and St Dominic's Church, can be found along the way to the ruins of St Paul's. The Portuguese-style buildings surrounding the area offer a wide selection of shopping and dining experiences, with both local and international flavours.
The ruins of St Paul's Cathedral is the most remarkable landmark in Macau. The church was designed by an Italian Jesuit and built from 1602 to 1637 with the assistance of Japanese Christian artisans. It served as the first university in the Far East and was burned to the ground in 1835, leaving only the facade, the staircase and portions of a wall, as it is now. Next to this Heritage Site is the Macau Museum.
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