The Historic Centre of Macao has several world renowned sites such as the Ruins of Saint Paul’s (often appearing in movies) as well as the Mount Fortress. In this post, we’re gonna introduce you to what you can see and do at the Historic Centre of Macao!
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Historic Centre of Macao : Ruins of Saint Paul’s
Ruins of St. Paul’s is one of the most iconic structure in Macao. Often seen in movies, it was listed as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in 2005.
Ruins of Saint Paul’s actually refers to the facade of the remains of what was Church of Mater Dei and the St. Paul’s College (built in 1602-1640). Both were destroyed by a fire in 1835. More description of the site as shown
If you take a closer look at the facade of the Church, it actually has several levels as described in the text above. What makes it unique is its fusion of eastern and western influences merging into this intricately designed building. That’s what makes it a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts as well!
Here’s how the interior of St. Paul’s Ruins look like…
Historic Centre of Macao : Mount Fortress
Built from 1617 to 1626, Mount Fortress was one of the main defence against seaward attacks and was crucial in holding off the attacks of the Dutch on Macao in 1622.
The climb to the top was actually quite tiring! So much so that Kate did not even want to try! But if you have taken the arduous walk, you would have been rewarded with this view!
View from the top of Mount Fortress Macao!
While you’re at the top of Mount Fortress, you can also visit the Museum of Macau…
The Museum of Macao features the history and culture of Macao, depicting its past, reveling in its arts and traditions and showing a little of the contemporary Macao.
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Historic Centre of Macao : Sights and Sounds near Senado Square
If you take a look at one of the pictures at the stairs of the Ruins of Saint Paul’s, you will notice a lady taking a photo in the opposite direction from the facade of the ruins. She is actually taking a photo of the streets below the steps…
After a long and tiring walk, the best way to re-energise is through the wide array of food in and around Senado Square!
Closer to the Senado Square, you will also notice these historic buildings…
Other Attractions at the Historic Centre of Macao
Here are some of the other sites that you might enjoy at the Historic Centre of Macao
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