The A-Má Temple is a temple to the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu located in São Lourenço, Macau, China. Built in 1488, the temple is one of the oldest in Macau and thought to be the settlement's namesake.

A-Ma Temple already existed before the city of Macao came into being. It consists of the Gate Pavilion, the Memorial Arch, the Prayer Hall, the Hall of Benevolence, the Hall of Guanyin, and Zhengjiao Chanlin (a Buddhist pavilion).

Not only is A-Ma Temple is the oldest temple in Macau, but it is one of Macau’s oldest buildings. When the Portuguese sailors first set foot on the Macau Penninsula in 1553, the temple had already been situated at the Inner Harbour.

Apr 8, 2016 · A-ma Temple built in the year of 1488 of the Ming Dynasty is for commemorating Mazu, the sacred sea goddess who blesses the fishermen. As one of the three famous Buddha halls in Macau, it is local the oldest temple.

A-Ma Temple is situated halfway up the western slope of Barra Hill. It consists of the Gate Pavilion, the Memorial Arch, the Prayer Hall, the Hall of Benevolence, the Hall of Guanyin, and Zhengjiao Chanlin (a Buddhist pavilion),each forming a small part of the well-ordered complex which sits in perfect harmony with the natural environment.

A-Ma Temple, also known as Barra Temple, is one of the three oldest temples in Macao. It is located on the southwestern tip of the Macao Peninsula, built against a cliffside of Barra Hill facing the sea. In the past, boats could be moored right in front of the temple.

The Maa Gok Miu (媽閣廟 Māgé Miào), better known as the A-Ma Temple, is in pride of place near the harbour of Macau. The temple is dedicated to Honoured Mother A-Ma (媽祖 Māzǔ), a goddess revered throughout the South of China.

The A-Ma Temple is a world heritage site in Macau. It was built dedicated to Mazu, the Chinese sea goddess of fishermen and sailors, in 1488 during the Ming Dynasty. Today, it is the oldest temple in Macau and is one of the most important religious monuments.

A-Ma Temple, commonly known as Tianhou Temple, was originally built in 1488 (the Ming Dynasty). Inside the temple lie its front door, arch, Shenshan Palace, Hongren Palace, the Temple of the God of Mercy and Zhengjue Buddhist Temple, among which Hongren Palace excavated in a grotto has the longest history.

Constructed in 1488, A-Ma Temple (or Ma’ge Temple) is the oldest temple in Macau. It has been standing since before the city came to existence. It sits on Barra Hill, overlooking the ocean to Coloane. A-Ma Temple pays homage to Mazu, the guardian of seafarers, fishermen and the embodiment of the sea’s benevolence.