Our Lady of Penha Chapel
西望洋聖堂
A small white Gothic-style chapel on the summit of Penha Hill, with a superb viewpoint over Nam Van Lake, Macau Tower and the West Bay Bridge.
Our Lady of Penha Chapel sits on the summit of Penha Hill in the southern part of the Macao peninsula. It was first built in 1622 to bless seafarers. The present building, rebuilt in 1935, is in the neo-Gothic style and stands next to the bishop's residence. The viewing platform in front overlooks Nam Van Lake, Sai Van Lake, Macau Tower and Taipa across the water. The views are especially beautiful at dusk and at night, and the chapel has been used as a film location. You can walk up Penha Hill Road from A-Ma Temple or the Nam Van Lake viewpoint in about 15–20 minutes, or take a taxi to the top. The chapel is generally open 09:00–17:30, and the viewing platform is free.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Lilau Square
- Mandarin's House
- Moorish Barracks
- Sai Van Lake
- St. Lawrence's Church
- A-Ma Temple
- Macao Maritime Museum
- St. Joseph's Seminary and Church