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The Holy House of Mercy Museum

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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