Hotel Castelo Santiago

Characteristic Castle Hotel|||The intangible cultural heritage of Macau Castle Hotel (San Diego Castle Hotel) is mainly reflected in its historical background, architectural style and interior decoration. The hotel is the only five-star hotel in Macau that is built in a 17th-century castle. Its predecessor was the Santiago Fortress, which was built by the then Portuguese Macau government in 1629 and was one of Macau’s former military defense systems. This historical background gives the hotel a profound historical and cultural heritage. In terms of architectural style, the hotel retains the original city walls, tunnels, churches and other cultural relics, and cleverly combines them with Portuguese-style designs to form a unique architectural style. The entire hotel is constructed with elements such as sea views, green shades, fountains, and historical sites. The white walls and red tiles, the tunnel stone steps with gurgling water, the Portuguese arches, the paths and corridors are simple and elegant, like an aesthetic miniature of Portugal. In addition, the interior decoration of the hotel is also full of artistic atmosphere. Whether it is the paintings hanging on the wall or the decorations placed in the corners, they all reveal a sense of elegance and taste. The St. James Church in the hotel is a popular wedding venue for many young people. There is an exquisite statue of St. James in the church, and there is a beautiful legend: at night, the portrait of St. James will walk out of the church, patrol on the city wall and protect the soldiers in the fortress. To sum up, the intangible cultural heritage characteristics of Macau Castle Hotel are mainly reflected in its long historical background, unique architectural style and interior decoration. These elements together constitute the hotel's unique cultural atmosphere and charm.