Experts' Choice Award Monte Forte (Fortaleza do Monte)
What the experts agree on
Perched on a hilltop overlooking Macau's historic center, this 17th-century Jesuit fortress now houses a museum spanning three floors of exhibits on local history, arts, and culture with sweeping peninsular views.
“On the hill overlooking the ruins of São Paulo and affording great peninsular views, this renovated fort was built by the Jesuits in the early 17th century.”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Macau Museum boasts three floors of exhibits dedicated to three different themes: the history of Macau from prehistory to its golden age, the 17C; the popular arts; and contemporary history. "
Lonely Planet "Just east of the ruins, Monte Fort was built by the Jesuits between 1617 and 1626 as part of the College of the Mother of God." Full review
