Mount Fortress, also Monte Forte, is the historical military centre of the former Portuguese colony of Macau, in the People's Republic of China. It is part of the "Historic Centre of Macau", a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The fort was initially built in 1617-1626 by to protect the properties of the Jesuits in Macau. Later it was seized by the Governor for the defense of Macau.
The Museum of Macau was built on the hill in the 1990s. The tree covered park at the top of the fort has a panaromic view of the mainland area of Macau.
Opening hours:
Fortress and garden: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Macau Museum: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., last admission until 5:30 p.m.
Fortress and garden: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Macau Museum: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., last admission until 5:30 p.m.
