Penha Hill
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Province:Macau (Chinese: 澳门 , Pinyin: Ao Men)
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Population :557,000
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Area :32.8square km (426 square mile)
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Overview:Macau is the real deal when it comes to East meets West style. It's mixture of East and West brings together an eclectic mix of Old World Europe and the Orient in one beautiful.
Penha Hill is the most famous hill in Macau and enjoys its most beautiful scenery, that's why the hill is so appealing and attracts flocks of visitors every day. With 62.7 meters above the sea level, it is the third highest among the hill in Macau.
It is not only an excellent tourist destination but also an excellent residence. Many of Macau's senior officials, socialites and the famous ones reside on the Penha Hill, making the hill much more appealing.
There is an old church, Penha church, stands on the top of the hill, the long history of the temple can be traced back to 1622. It was built by a group of Augustinian followers and dedicated to our lady of Penha.
There are nice hotels and restaurants around the Penha Hill, where you can taste the delicous Macanese cuisines. And it will be more pleasant to sit in the open air cafes to enjoy a cup of coffe and enjoy the grand view of the harbor as well as the most beautiful sceneries of Macau.
