Mount Fortress (Monte Fort)
Monte Fort sits atop Shishan (Persimmon Hill) in the centre of the Macau Peninsula, beside the Ruins of St. Paul's. It is also known as St. Paul's Fort, Central Fort Hill, or Da Sanba Fort.…
Mount Fortress (Monte Fort), Macau · Holly Cheng · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- 07:00-19:00
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Getting there
- Near the Xinma Road (新马路) bus stop and Baigechao (白鸽巢) Bus Terminal
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2643. Open in Google Maps
About Mount Fortress (Monte Fort)
Monte Fort sits atop Shishan (Persimmon Hill) in the centre of the Macau Peninsula, beside the Ruins of St. Paul's. It is also known as St. Paul's Fort, Central Fort Hill, or Da Sanba Fort. The fort is irregular in shape, with four corner bastions projecting outward, and could mount as many as 32 cannons. It is one of China's oldest Western-style forts, and it played an important role in 1622 in repelling a Dutch invasion. Today, Monte Fort offers an excellent 360-degree panorama of Macau.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mount Fortress (Monte Fort) cost?
Admission to Mount Fortress (Monte Fort) is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Mount Fortress (Monte Fort)?
Mount Fortress (Monte Fort) is open 07:00-19:00.
How do I get to Mount Fortress (Monte Fort)?
Near the Xinma Road (新马路) bus stop and Baigechao (白鸽巢) Bus Terminal
How long should I spend at Mount Fortress (Monte Fort)?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Mount Fortress (Monte Fort).
Where is Mount Fortress (Monte Fort)?
Mount Fortress (Monte Fort) is in Macau, Macao Special Administrative Region, in the South China of China. No. 112, Largo do Museu de Macau, Flora Garden Parish, Macau
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