The amazing city of Macau can be called "a real state in the state." Here, various casinos and scenic spots for quiet walks, monuments of classical European architecture and Chinese culture are fantastically combined . Sights of Macau are formed into an unusual picture, full of Chinese and Portuguese details.
This city is completely different from the others and definitely deserves to be seen. Every tourist who finds himself in Macau can find something for himself.
Religious sites
As in any city, religious monuments are of considerable importance in Macau. First of all, it is worth noting the church of St. Paul. Any brochure dedicated to this city must contain a photograph of this place. The greatness of the church has survived, despite the fact that the years left only fragments from it. Once it was the largest Catholic building in East Asia, but now there is only a staircase and a facade. In the seventeenth century, this church impressed with its bas-reliefs and many statues of the inhabitants of Macau. Sights are often tragically destroyed, and this building was destroyed by a great fire. Nearby is an interesting museum of sacred art, in which you can see the elements of a wide variety of religious cults. In addition, the remains and relics of Christians who once martyred are preserved in the crypt of the building. From the Asian side of Macau, the sights are
this is the temple of the goddess A-Ma and her twenty-meter white statue made of jade. The temple complex is one of the oldest and was built before colonization. Now this place is popular with tourists from all over the world.
Macau architecture
One of the most interesting old buildings in the city is Fort Guia, once created to protect Macau from the rest of China. Reviews of tourists from all over the world note the need to visit this fortress. Back in the last century, additional construction was carried out here - two world wars prompted residents to create shelters from air attacks. Here is the chapel of Our Lady of Gia, as well as a fifteen-meter lighthouse. It is considered the oldest on the entire Chinese coast, and not just in Macau.
Attractions are also preserved in the area of St. Lazarus, built up by the colonialists. For example, it is worth visiting the cemetery of the Archangel Michael, where many famous people of that time are buried. Remember to also go to Taip House Museum. This is a luxurious museum complex of five green villas. In the last century, they were built by the wealthy Macau, and now the buildings are used for exhibitions and permanent exhibitions. Here you can get acquainted with the culture and traditions of Portugal, the Coloan and Taipa islands neighboring Macau, learn about local traditions of fishing, making fireworks and making oyster sauce, and touch the lives of people who lived here a hundred years ago.