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It is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers, and combines various functions and activities.

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Macau Tower (Portuguese: Torre Panorâmica), measuring 338 meters (1,109 feet) from ground level to the highest point, is the tenth tallest sightseeing tower in the world, taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It combines various functions, including sightseeing, theater, conference, restaurant, gaming, along with some adventurous activities.

With buildings of oriental and western styles existing together, the Historical Centre of Macau is so far the most ancient, the largest, and the most well-preserved historical site in China. Inside the historical centre, there are ruins of the most ancient churches and monasteries, the most ancient Christian burial ground and western emplacement, the first western theater, the first modern lighthouse and the first western university. Altogether there are more than 20 historical sites in the historical centre, including the Ama Temple, Monte Fortress, St. Dominic’s Church and so on.

Puji Buddhist Temple is one of the three renowned temples in Macao. The other two are Lian Fong Temple and Barra Temple. Also known as

Puji Buddhist Hall, it is the largest among the three. Built at the end of the Ming Dynasty, it has a history of around four hundred years.

Lian Fong Temple, also known as Tianfei Temple or GuanzhaTemple, was built in the 20th year of the Ming Emperor Shenzong (1592). It was used as a business office by the Chinese in Macau, and as a residence of officials. It has been enlarged and reconstructed many times to its present size. Since the grand re-construction work of the Qing Dynasty the temple has been known as Lian Fong Temple.

Great Prix Museum was built up by the then Macau Government for celebrating the grand prix activity. It was unveiled on December 11, 1993 when the 40th Grand Prix Event was hold in Macau.

Macau Wine Museum first opened to tourists on the Christmas Day in 1995. The museum is divided into three sections: history of wine production section, wine collection section, and wine exhibition section.

The Ruins of St. Paul is the site of St. Paul Church. Construction of the Catholic church began in 1602. It was the greatest of Macau's churches, but it burned down in 1835, leaving only its very large and beautiful façade and the front stairway. It has an interesting history.

Monte Fort, known as St. Paul Monte Fortress, Central Monte Fortress, or Great Sanba Monte Fortress, was constructed from 1617 to 1626. It was completed during the ruling years of Emperor Xizong in the Ming Dynasty. Monte Fortress played a very important role in defending Macao against the invasion of Holland.

Barra Temple, also known as Tianhou Temple, Juehai Temple, and Zhongjue Buddhist Temple, is dedicated to Ma Zu, a fortune-teller in Putian, Fujian Province, during the Song Dynasty.
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The Macau Marine Museum has an aquarium, exhibition halls, a tea cafe, and a library with books and journals. Commander António Martins Soares, the Macau Harbor Master, proposed the museum in 1986. The museum was opened in an old house at the Largo do Pagode da Barra in 1987. Because more space was needed, a new building was built near the old house, and it opened in 1990. The new museum building is next to the Temple of A-ma. If you are interested in the maritime history of Macau or in ancient Chinese ship construction methods and overseas exploration, the Macau Maritime Museum is a place to visit.The building has four main theme halls: the Maritime Ethnology Exhibition, the Maritime History Exhibition, the Maritime Technology Exhibition, and the Aquarium Gallery.