Macau's Churches & Temples


St. Lazarus Church District
Situated next to St. Lazarus Church, the aptly named St. Lazarus Church District boasts a mixture of its old r...
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Chapel of Our Lady of Penha
First built in 1622, the Chapel of Our Lady of Penha has since been renovated in 1935, returning its architect...
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Lin Kai Miu
Dating from the 17th century, this temple occupies a square off Estrada do Repouso in the Patane district, whe...
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St. Lawrence’s Church
Built by the Jesuits in the mid-16th century, this is one of the three oldest churches in Macau. Its present a...
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Our Lady of Carmel Church
Built in 1885, the Our Lady of Carmel Church is the perfect for a little relaxation. Benches abound in the lov...
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Tam Kung Miu
This temple, with a fine toll roof decorated with porcelain figures, is dedicated to Tam Kung, a Taoist god of...
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Kuan Tai Temple (Sam Kai Vui Kun)
This temple is located close to the old Chinese Bazaar area, which nowadays functions as St. Dominic's Market,...
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A-Ma Cultural Village
The large A-Ma Cultural Village embodies Macau’s worship of A-Ma (also known as Mazu and the Queen of Heaven),...
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St. Dominic’s Church
Situated minutes from Senado Square, St. Dominic’s Church is the first Dominican Church in China. Built from w...
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Lin Fung Miu (Temple of Lotus)
Built in 1592 and most regularly restored, this Temple of the Lotus has a fine facade of intricate clay bas-re...
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Na Tcha Temple
Built in 1888, this temple is dedicated to the worship of Na Tcha. This small traditional Chinese temple stand...
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Chapel of St. Francis Xavier
Built in 1928, the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier in Coloane reflects the much older Baroque architectural style...
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Ruins of St. Paul’s
Perhaps the best known of Macau’s attractions, the Ruins of St. Paul’s are the remnants of St. Pau...
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St. Anthony’s Church
First built of bamboo and wood before 1560, this is one of the oldest churches in Macau, also marking the site...
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Kun Iam Tong
Located in the Macau Peninsula, Kun Iam Tong (also known as the Puji Temple) is one of the oldest temples in M...
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A-Ma Temple
Situated on the western slope of Barra Hill, the A-Ma Temple is a historical site worshiping A-Ma (also known ...
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St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church
Established in 1728, the old Seminary, together with St. Paul's College, was the principal base for the missio...
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