Portas do Cerco, Macau
Facts and practical information
The Portas do Cerco is an area in Nossa Senhora de Fátima, Macau, China. Located on the northern tip of the Macau Peninsula, it is known by the Barrier Gate separating Macau from mainland China. The Portuguese built the gate in 1849 to replace a crumbling wall that the Chinese erected during the Ming dynasty in 1573. The Chinese built a garrisoned wall to control the flow of people and goods. It was the site of the Passaleão incident, a clash between the Qing dynasty and the Kingdom of Portugal in 1849 over the death of Macau's governor Ferreira do Amaral. Led by Colonel Mesquita, Portugal won the small battle which led to the extension of Macau's border northwards. At the limit of said expansion, the Portas do Cerco was built with the inscription "A pátria honrai, que a pátria vos contempla" on the façade on its inner arch in 1849. The Barrier Gate served as a de facto boundary, but the precise limits of Macau's border has never been formally demarcated. ()
Portas do Cerco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Canidrome, Red market, Sun Yat Sen Memorial House, Kun Iam Temple.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Portas do Cerco?
How to get to Portas do Cerco by public transport?
Bus
- 關閘總站 Portas do Cerco/ Terminal • Lines: 1, 10, 17, 25, 25B, 27, 3, 30, 34, 3X, 51A, Ap1, Mt4 (2 min walk)
- 關閘東側上落客區 Zona P/ Passageiros-Este P. do Cerco • Lines: 25Ax, 30X, 3Ax, 51X, Ap1X (2 min walk)
Train
- Zhuhai (10 min walk)