The Na Tcha Temple rests at the side of the Ruins of St. Paul, back behind the facade. Its located next to the remains of the Old City Wall, both of which form part of the Macau World Heritage collection.
Na Tcha Temple was build in 1888, making it one of Macau's younger temples. It is an interesting temple, dedicated to Na Tcha, a local folklore God of War unique to Macau. While the temple itself is quite tiny, its worth a quick look inside.
You can also enter an exhibition room found right inside the Old City Wall space. Here you can see a few displays with traditional temple fixtures and decor as well as illustrations on the back wall providing the tale of God of War, Na Tcha. This is interesting to see and helps provide context as to what you are seeing when visiting Na Tcha Temple.
Overall, this is a minor priority visit for those checking out Macau's World Heritage attractions but you can comfortably visit in 10-15 minutes only so its worth a quick look-see if you are...
Read moreA small but significant worship place for the locals. It's nearby st Paul's ruins and you should spend 10 minutes here to read all about this deity and it's relevance to the people. Follow the footpath signages to the newly opened necha cafe to grab a drink and view the displays. More developments will come for this cafe as it develops into a...
Read moreThis temple has a history of over 135 years.(build in 1888) but this temple is considered as a symbol of two diverse cultures coexisting in harmony. It is simple quite tiny temple(single chamber building with brik walls and a traditional flash-gable roof).Please stop to visit and learned about Na Tcha.※Na Tcha temple close to the Ruins...
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