Macau Sights

Museum of the Holy House of Mercy

#22 of 187 things to do in Macau

#22 of 187 things to do in Macau

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  • Address
    • Travessa da Misericordia 2
  • Phone
    • 573 938
  • Price
    • admission $5
  • Hours
    • 10am-1pm & 2.30-5.30pm Mon-Sat

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Lonely Planet review for Museum of the Holy House of Mercy

In the heart of Largo do Senado is the oldest social institution in Macau, established in 1569, which served as a home to orphans and prostitutes in the 18th century. Today it’s a museum containing items related to the House, including religious artefacts; Chinese, Japanese and European porcelain; the skull of its founder and Macau’s first bishop, Dom Belchior Carneiro; and a portrait of Martha Merop, an orphan who became a tycoon and a patron of the House. The restaurant in the basement serves very affordable and decent meals during lunch time.

 

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