Bishop Hill Chapel

Bishop Hill Chapel, also known as sea cliff Notre Dame chapel, was built on xiwangyang mountain, one of the highest points of the Macao Peninsula. It was a chapel praying to the patron saint of mariners. The reason for the construction of this chapel was that the Portuguese mariners who were on the route to Japan met the Dutch pirates at sea, but they were not hurt. They believed that it was God's blessing and made a promise to build the chapel.

Bishop Hill Chapel

Bishop Hill Chapel, also known as sea cliff Notre Dame chapel, is built on xiwangyang mountain, one of the highest points of Macao Peninsula. It is a chapel praying to the patron saint of mariners.

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The reason for the construction of the church was that the Portuguese mariners who were on the route to Japan met the Dutch pirates at sea, but they were not hurt. They believed that it was the gods who had promised to build the church to thank them.

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Bishop Hill Chapel was built beside the fort in 1622. It is simple and has a circuitous mountain path. It is used for mass and prayer in Australia and Portugal. After the demolition of the nearby castle in 1892, the Notre Dame church was gradually expanded and rebuilt in 1835. The main body of the church building is the high-rise gate tower. On the triangular roof stands the statue of the Virgin Mary. On the right side of the church is the bell tower, which rises into the clouds and is very solemn. On the left side of the church is the Bishop's palace, which was added in 1935.

In front of the church is a broad platform. At the end of the platform stands a statue of the Virgin Mary carved in marble. With her hands folded, she is very kind and faces the sea. Under the platform, there is a Lutheran Madonna cave, which is surrounded by stone steps from left to right, reaching the front of the cave. The cave is rocky, with an arch in the middle and a statue of the Virgin Mary standing inside, symbolizing the scene of the Virgin Mary appearing in public in Ludwig, France in ancient times. In the meantime, there is an altar, surrounded by iron bars in front of the cave, and there are many rows of low long stone slabs on the ground for believers to kneel down and repent.

In front of the cave of Lady Luther, there is an ancient copper tombstone engraved with Portuguese on the empty step. It is the place where the Catholic bishop of Macao buried his bones in the early 20th century. On February 18, 1918, Bishop John Paulina died and was buried here.

The church has a wide path, a beautiful shade of trees, a beautiful building and beautiful environment. It is also a high priority for the tourists. It looks around the Nancy Bay and the scenery of Wan Chai, Zhuhai, Chinese mainland. It has become one of the popular tourist attractions of Chinese and foreign tourists.

Every year, the Virgin Mary of huadima travels from the rose Church of the Virgin Mary to the chapel of bishop hill. The statue of the Virgin Mary is carried at the front of the procession by white women. The three children in the procession are dressed just like the children who saw the Virgin Mary in huadima. Hundreds of believers sang hymns and chanted prayers along the way. The annual tour starts from Notre Dame rose church to Notre Dame chapel on Bishop hill, where an open-air mass is held.

Tourism characteristics

This is the best itinerary for tourists who like to go on an outing and want to enjoy Macao's unique customs. The starting point is in Largo Santo Agostinho, a place with European style. Ancient churches, historic buildings, such as St. Augustine Church, seminary St. Joseph) are all here.

From fengshuntang street to Minguo Road, the top hotels in Macao, Fengjing Hotel (which was recovered by the government in 1999 as a dormitory for important government officials) and Haojing hotel can be seen immediately. Then you can go up to Penha hill from xiwangyang slanting lane and pass through a small section of Boulevard. The solemn Bishop's palace will attract your eyes and make people unable to leave for a long time. Along the other side of bishop hill, you can reach the Australian Governor's office and enjoy the art sculpture gate of Anding, which symbolizes the friendship between China and Portugal. Not far away, you can end your journey at San Diego Hotel, Ma Ge temple and Maritime Museum. It only takes about 90 minutes to enjoy the most representative European architecture in Macao. The beautiful scenery and exotic customs along the road make people forget to return.

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1. After visiting the mage temple, you can walk through several alleys and then climb all the way to the bishop Hill Chapel. Although it's a little hard to climb, the scenery is still good. It's worth climbing!

2. The church is not open all the year round, it is often closed. If you can enter the church, please remember not to make any noise or answer the phone.

3. The church put up a notice at the foot of the mountain to show its sincerity. Tourist buses are not allowed to go up, but only on foot.

4. Every year, our lady huadima travels from the rose Church of our lady to the chapel of bishop hill. Hundreds of believers sing hymns and chant prayers along the way.

5. This area is a high-end residential area in Macao!

6. The church put up a notice at the foot of the mountain to show its sincerity. Tourist buses are not allowed to go up, but only on foot.

Traffic information

Bishop Hill Chapel is located in Taipa Island tourist attractions, take bus 6, 9, 16, 28b to reach. Free admission to bishop Hill Chapel

The church put up a notice at the foot of the mountain to show its sincerity. Tourist buses are not allowed to go up, but only on foot.

Surrounding scenic spots

Da Sanba memorial archway Mazu Pavilion Fort Puji Temple Macau Jockey Club

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Address: bishopric peak of Yangshan, Macau (near mage Temple)

Longitude: 113.53233599662

Latitude: 22.186614879367

Tel. + 853-28315566

Traffic information: take bus 6, 9, 16, 28b to get there

Ticket information: Free

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