This church is as popular for its history and architecture as for the views from the churchyard. Set up on top of a hill climbed up via an aging staircase, the 18th century church towers over the city, of it has magnificent panoramas. The legend says the church was built by the very slave would come to be known as Chico King. No it is simple looking from the outside, like other churches in the city it is lavishly decorated on the inside.Its main feature is the main altar inside, which is gilded, ornately sculpted, and has angels fluttering above. The charges also famous for its apparent Chinese influences from Macau. On the day of Our Lady of the Rosary, a pantomime of Chico King and his procession is organised at the church - a wildly entertaining sight.

• Drive to here. Ask locals for direction.
• Take a taxi.
• Ask locals for public transport information.

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