Scenic spot introduction:
The Ruins of St. Paul's is the remains of the front wall of St. Paul's Church. It has a long history and was built in 1637. It is the most representative landmark in Macau. This church is a blend of the European Renaissance and Oriental architectural styles, reflecting the fusion of Eastern and Western art. The carvings are delicate and majestic. Tourists visiting Macau must go to the Ruins of St. Paul's to take a "visit here" commemorative photo. In recent years, it has become a hot spot for newlyweds to take wedding photos.More than 400 years ago, the Portuguese invaded Macau and brought Catholicism to Macau. In 1562, after several years, the Portuguese built this church in Macau and named it "St. Paul's Church". The pronunciation of "St. Paul" in Portuguese is close to "Sanba" in the local dialect, so it is also called "Grand Ruins of St. Paul's Church". Later, the church was destroyed by fire twice. A fire in 1835 burned down the church again, leaving only the front wall that cost 30,000 taels of silver, which became today's Grand Ruins of St. Paul's Archway.
Attractions distribution:
The Ruins of St. Paul's Fortaleza do Monte The "Sanba Sacred Site" is one of the eight major scenic spots in Macau. There are also many famous attractions around it, such as Macau Museum , Post Office Museum , Kang Gong Temple , Our Lady of Hope Church wait.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A scenic spot, world cultural heritageScenic spot features:
Photography, sightseeing, historical tours, cultural tours, architecture, monuments, religious sitesTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Hong Kong and Macau 6-Day Travel Guide 2017
travelling guideline:
1. Every Sunday and public holidays, school troupes perform traditional Chinese dances in front of the Ruins of St. Paul’s.
2. There is an iron staircase on the back of the archway for tourists to climb for free. It is recommended to stand on the Ruins of St. Paul's to see the old town of Macau.
3. There is a Catholic Art Museum and priests’ tombs in the inner square for tourists to visit.
Best time to visit:
You can take bus No. 17, 18, 8A, or 19 to major attractions.
Shopping recommendations:
(gourmet food) Macau Museum Teahouse: The teahouse is at the entrance of the museum, and the coffee bar is at Fortaleza do Monte Main entrance. Two cafes serving snacks and drinks.
Scenic spot location:
China > Macao Special Administrative Region > Macao Peninsula
How to get there:
Take bus No. 10, 10A, 11, 21A, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8A, 26A or 33, get off at Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro and walk along Senado Square and the pedestrian path to the destination. Take bus No. 17, 18, 8A or 26, get off at the White Came Station and walk along Rua do Sul.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for the Ruins of St. Paul’s:
Macau Museum $15, others free.
Discount: 1. 5-10 years old, students, seniors aged 60 or above, AUD 8;
2. Children under 5 years old, schools and community groups can visit for free.
3. Macau residents can visit for free on Sundays with their ID or student ID Macau Museum .
Scenic area opening hours:
1. Ruins of St. Paul's: All day, 9:00-18:00
2, Fortaleza do Monte : 7:00-19:00
3. Macau Museum : 10:00-18:00 (ticket sales stop at 17:30), closed on Mondays.
4. Post Office Museum : 15:00-17:00 (You can also make an appointment with the Macau Post and Telecommunications Department in advance)
