Built by the Jesuits as their headquarters at the same time as St Paul's, the Monte Fortress provided an effective defence against attack by the Dutch in 1624, but was later taken over as the governor's residence. Today it houses the Museum of Macau, which occupies the foundations and platfrom with exhibits that illustrate the life of Macau and its prople over the past four centuries, emphasizing the bi-cultural character of the city with its differrnt faiths and festivals, social customs, architecture, sports, art and cuisine. Special attenton is also given to the merging of cultures to create the distinctive Macanese society
Visiting: Asia-Guide-Shop, Webkinz Shop Online
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