You know in each country there is a place that you absolutely have to go, even if it is just to take some pictures to show that you’ve been there; like Eiffel Tower in Paris or Tower Bridge in London? Yeah, OK, so this is what ruins of the 16th century St Paul church is for Macau.
The Ruins of St. Paul’s refer to the façade (in other words, just the wall) of what was originally the Church of Mater Dei built in 1640. It was destroyed by fire in 1835. 
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the icon of Macau. 
So, let's snap photo
and another one.Next to the iconic St.Paul is the first Western Fortress in China! This place gotta be like the main town centre in the 15th century.
The Mount Fortress (Monte Forte) was built in between 1617 to 1626. This was the city’s principal military defence point. Apparently its significance is that the Dutch attempted invasion of Macau in 1622 has failed because they couldn't break the defence of this fortress.
The fortress was equipped with cannons, military barracks, wells and an arsenal that held sufficient ammunition and supplies to endure a siege lasting up to two years. 
Look at the retaining wall, quite awesome, yes?
OK, confession time. I did not climb up the fortress because my feet still hurt from the shopping the day before at Venetian. So this picture was taken by my hubby up at the fortress.
This is the view of Macau town from the fortress.
