Holy House of Mercy, Macau

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The Holy House of Mercy, or Santa Casa de Misericórdia, is the oldest social institution in Macau. It is one of the most prominent buildings at the Largo do Senado. The Holy House of Mercy was founded in 1569 by Dom Belchior Carneiro, the first Bishop of Macau, with the intention of doing charitable work for the local community, and in so doing, hoping to win some souls. The Holy House of Mercy was instrumental in establishing the first western-style hospital in Asia. The hospital, for treating victims of leprosy, was located in the St Lazarus district.

The Holy House of Mercy is housed in a white-washed neoclassical structure that takes a central space in the spacious Largo do Senado. Today it is a sort of museum. Among the items on display includes Dom Belchior Carneiro's skull.

Holy House of Mercy (8 November 2007)
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Getting there

Using the Largo do Senado as starting point, you can see the Holy House of Mercy on the right side, two o'clock direction from the fountain.

Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10:00am-5:30pm
Entrance fees: MOP$5.00

Holy House of Mercy during the day (8 November 2007)
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Nearby Sights

Ruins of St Paul's

Largo do Senado

Leal Senado

Cathedral of Macau

Macau Museum

Na Tcha Temple

Lou Kau Mansion

Sam Kai Vui Kun Temple

Old City Walls

Santa Casa de Misericordia Location Map

Holy House of Mercy at night (8 November 2007)
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Close up of the Holy House of Mercy at night (8 November 2007)
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