Historic Center of Macau

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The historic city is a historic district with the old city as its core, connected by adjacent squares and streets, including more than 20 historical buildings. Due to the integration of Chinese and Western cultures, most of the buildings in the urban area have the characteristics of a combination of Chinese and Western cultures.

It is better to start visiting this historical city from the A-Ma Temple. First, look at this ancient local temple and buy two peace talismans. There is also a port authority building in the inclined alley on the left side of the A-Ma Temple. You can take a look at this exotic architectural style. Walking forward and passing through Mage Street, you will meet Zheng’s big house unexpectedly. You can appreciate the courtyard structure with Chinese Lingnan characteristics and Western-style carved window design, as well as the front of Yapojing. Many film and television works are here. Shot here.

Go forward through Gaolou Street to Fengshuntang Street and you will see St. Lawrence Church. This church has a strong exotic style with a pointed roof paved with glazed tiles. There is a cross in the gate tower and bell towers on both sides. Go in and see. Go back to Sanbazai Side Street to reach St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church. There are copper bells of different sizes on the tower on the right side of the church, and you can go to the nearby Fulong New Street for a stroll. Also known as "red window door", it is marked by the red doors and windows of two-storey buildings on the whole street, which is very distinctive. Turn right to Gangdingqiandi, and you can reach the Dome Theatre, Ho Tung Library and St. Augustine's Church. These places are relatively close to each other, and they are all full of strong European sentiment, so they are very suitable for taking pictures here .

Next to the new road, you can see the building of the General Administration of Civil Affairs. If you come here in summer, you can see the special pink color reflected by the sun from the walls around the square, which is especially beautiful. You can sit here and rest your feet. Opposite the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau building is Senado Square, where you can take a walk and buy some souvenirs to take home.

From the Mercy Hall to the left, you can reach St. Lawrence Hall, where there are many religious murals to watch. From here, you can walk directly to Lobby Lane, and then you can reach Lu’s Mansion. This Chinese-Western architectural style is worth stopping by. On the left side of the front of the Banzhang Hall in Lu’s Mansion is the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, and there are two couplets at the entrance, which are quite Chinese. Then walk along the Ruins of St. Paul's Street, the former enemy of Rose Hall, until you reach the end of the street, you will see the Ruins of St. Paul's. This is also a local landmark, so don't forget to take pictures here.

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