The Old City Wall is a historical structure in Macau, located to the left of the ruins of St. Paul’s Church, near the A-Ma Temple. It is constructed from rammed earth, which is primarily composed of a mixture of sand, fine stones, and straw, with layers of oyster shell powder compacted in between. In addition to sandstone construction, the incorporation of oyster shell powder fully reveals the characteristics of Macau as a fishing port. The existing wall measures 18.5 meters in length, 5.6 meters in height, and 1.08 meters in width, featuring a brick archway with a width of 1.8 meters and a height of 2.8 meters.
The Portuguese authorities in Macau have built city walls on multiple occasions, with the earliest records dating back to before 1569. The wall is open all year round and is accessible 24 hours a day, subject to the specific operating conditions on the day of visit.
Essential travel tips: A visit to a single wall of yellow earth might be somewhat monotonous for those who are not interested in Macau’s history or those who do not excel in imaginative thinking.
Ruins of the Old City Wall
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