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A-Ma Temple (Ma Kok Miu) vs Maritime Museum
Both are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, A-Ma Temple scores significantly better than Maritime Museum. A-Ma Temple ranks #1 in Macau with accolades from 6 reviews including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
A-Ma Temple (Ma Kok Miu)
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
West Mountainside of Mage, Macau
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Frommer's
"Macau's oldest Chinese temple -- and the longest surviving building in Macau -- is situated at the bottom of Barra Hill at the entrance to the Inner Harbour, across from the Maritime Museum."
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At the very least, your visit may coincide with an explosion of fireworks, traditionally set off to scare away evil spirits and now a popular demonstration for visiting tour groups (avoid mornings, however, when most tour buses come here).
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It's the best part of a touristy 'cultural village', which also features Tian Hou Temple."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This temple is the site of much emotional fervour, especially in April during the joyous festival of the birth of A-Ma."
Afar Magazine
"The A-Ma Temple is a famous Macau landmark, and though it can be crowded at times, it's worth a visit - the temple grounds are beautiful, and the atmosphere is rich."
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Maritime Museum
Fodor's
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
1 Largo do Pagode da Barra, Macau
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Fodor's
"With jutting white slats and porthole windows, this handsome building... is a great place to spend an interesting hour brushing up on seafaring history."
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Frommer's
"Dedicated to the region's seafaring history and... located near the very spot where Portuguese traders first came ashore."
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Afar Magazine
"The exterior of this building is more interesting than the interiors."
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The Telegraph
"Macau’s harbour made Macau what it is today, so the Maritime Museum is rather more than just a glossy time capsule. A fair bit of thought was put into its design – the building is shaped..."
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