Macau Top Things To See

Church of St Paul's
The ruins of the Church of St Paul's are probably the most famous sight in Macau. The church was originally built in 1602 and rebuilt in 1835 after a disastrous typhoon (www.macauheritage.net/info/indexe.asp).

Guia Fortress
See the oldest lighthouse on the China coast: the 17th-century Guia Fortress (www.macauheritage.net/info/indexe.asp).

Gate of Understanding
The massive Gate of Understanding (designed by Charters Almeida), stands at 40m (130ft) high over the Praia Grande Bay. This is a symbolic structure representing the goodwill between China and Portugal.

Kun Iam Tong
Explore the complex of temples known as Kun Iam Tong, the biggest and wealthiest of Macau's temples. It dates from the time of the Ming Dynasty, about 400 years ago, and contains, amongst other works of art, a small statue of Marco Polo.

Macau Museum
The Macau Museum seeks to embody the life of Macau and its people from the first settlement to the present day. The museum contains a vast collection of historic and social memorabilia (www.macaumuseum.gov.mo).

Portuguese architecture
Admire Macau's Portuguese buildings: the finest expression of Portuguese architecture is probably the Largo do Senado Square, making the heart of the city a pedestrian paradise (www.macauheritage.net/info/indexe.asp).

São Domingo's Church
São Domingo's Church, built in the 17th century and renovated in 2002, is one of the most beautiful religious buildings in Macau. A Museum of Sacred Art, on three floors of the renovated belfry, is home to 300 works of sacred art illustrating the history of the Catholic church in Asia.

Macau Tower
Enjoy panoramic views - or bungee jump - from the Macau Tower, an entertainment and convention centre situated on the waterfront on the Nam Van Lakes. The 338m (1,109ft) tower is the 10th tallest freestanding tower in the world. 

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