A-Ma Temple
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Timings : 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Time Required : 1-2 hrs
Entry Fee : No Entry Fee
A-Ma temple, Macau Overview
A-Ma Temple located in Sao Lourenco is said to be the oldest temple in Macau. It was built in 1488 for the Chinese goddess of sea Mazu on the gentle slopes of Pehua Hill. A shrine for various deities like Mazu and Buddha, A-Ma temple is an impeccable example of blend of various cultures like Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and folk beliefs.
The temple is divided into six main parts Hall of Benevolence built in 1488 during the Ming Dynasty. The entrance of A-Ma temple is guarded by two beautiful stone lions. The pillars and walls of the temple are inscribed with ancient Chinese scripts and richly carved drawings. Hundreds of pilgrims visit A-Ma Temple every year on Mazu’s birthday and Chinese New Year and grand celebrations take place.
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A-Ma Temple Architecture
Historical Significance
A-Ma Temple is adorned with six hallways The Memorial Arch, Gate Pavilion, Hall of Benevolence, The Prayer Hall, Hall of Guanyin and Zhengjiao Chanlin each belonging to different times throughout history. Hall of Benevolence is the oldest structure of A-Ma temple built in 1488 during the Ming Dynasty. The Prayer Hall was built in 1605 and rebuilt in 1607. The date of construction for Hall of Guanyin and Zhengjiao Chanlin(Buddhist pavilion) is unknown but they were restored in 1828.
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