Penha Hill
The Penha Hill (Chinese: 西望洋山; Portuguese: Colina da Penha) is a hill in São Lourenço, Macau, China.
| Penha Hill | |
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| Colina da Penha | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 62.7 m (206 ft) |
| Coordinates | 22°11′11.3″N 113°32′5.0″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | 西望洋山 (Chinese) |
| Geography | |
| Location | São Lourenço, Macau, China |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | hill |
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| Chinese | 西望洋山 | ||||||||||
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Geology
At an elevation of 62.7 meters (206 ft) above sea level, the hill is the third highest hill in Macau.[1] On its slope, lays many pieces of granites.[2]
Features
At the top of the hill stands the Our Lady of Penha Chapel.[3] There are also markets, hotels and restaurants around the hill.[4]
See also
References
- "Penha Hill in Macau". China Dragon Tours. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- "Penha Hill". VisitOurChina. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- "Penha Hill". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- "Penha Hill in Macau". Cultural China. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
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