The Guia Fortress is a 17th century military fort,chapel, and lighthouse complex. It is in the St. Lazarus Parish, Macau, China.
The complex is part of the UNESCO Historic Centre of Macau World Heritage Site.The fort and chapel were constructed between 1622 and 1638, after an unsuccessful attempt by the Netherlands to capture colonial Portuguese Macau from Portugal. The lighthouse was constructed between 1864 and 1865, the first western style lighthouse in east Asia or on the China coast. The lighthouse stands at 91 meters tall, and has a light visible for some 20 miles in clear weather conditions. The complex was built upon the highest point on Macau, Guia Hill, and named after the same location. Today, the site is a tourist destination.
Opening hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., no admission after 5:30 p.m. (no photographs allowed)
