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The Holy House of Mercy Museum in Macau, China was inaugurated in 2001. The building
of the museum dates back to 1569. It is one of the oldest of the structures housing
museums in Macau. The aim of the museum is record the testimonies commemorating
the many community works undertaken by the Holy House of Mercy institution in
Macau.
The Holy House of Mercy Museum in Macau, China houses oil paintings, antique
manuscripts, a bronze bell, ivory sculptures and sacred artifacts displayed
along with Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and European porcelain pieces. This
preserve of the institution, is in fact a testimony to the, testimony to the
olden times of Macau.
The Holy House of Mercy Museum in Macau, China represents the fusion of diverse
cultures. The congregation of unlike cultures was brought about by the dissemination
of Christianity in this predominantly Buddhist part of the world. The most noteworthy
item in the Holy House of Mercy museum is the "Commitment of the Holy House
of Mercy of Macau." Dating back to 1662, this oldest existing manuscript
in the museum archives was hand-written by Belchior Carneiro the first bishop
of Macau. The skull of Carneiro and the Cross along with which he was buried
are other relevant items in the museum.
The Holy House of Mercy Museum in Macau is managed by the Holy House of Mercy
Trust. The income generated from it is used to take care of the necessities
of the neediest that need help to better face the impenetrability of daily life.
A tour to the Museum of the Holy House of Mercy is essential to understand the
worth of the building Santa Casa de Misericordia near the Senado Square.
Macau Museum has an exciting a bar and souvenir shop at the entrance. Plan
your Macau tour and take pleasure in the museums in the isles of Macau, China,
Asia. Asiarooms offers online information on Macau travel. For more information,
explore relevant links on Macau travel on Asiarooms.
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