Macau Sightseeing
For museum fans, I have picked the Macau Museum. Actually there are many themed museums in Macau, such as Grand Prix Museum and Wine Museum. Macau travel can be made easy by bus. However to save waiting time, it is much easier to go by taxi. Macau is a small city, it won’t be expensive going anywhere by taxi. Let's start Macau sightseeing. Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre
This is an excellent place to take a panoramic view of Macau. Outdoor observation deck is on Level 61. Here you can step on its glass floor and see through to the ground level.
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• 5-minute walk from Macau Ferry Terminal Let’s move on to the traditional sites of Macau sightseeing. Ruins of St. Paul’s
At the heart of Macau city, this magnificent monument was the original main façade of the former St. Paul’s Church. The church was first built in 1580 but had been destroyed by fire three times. After the last fire in 1835, only the present façade was left. The façade is famous for its grand appearance and delicate carving. For centuries, it has been a hallmark of Macau and is the number one destination of Macau sightseeing. Atop of a little hill, you need to walk for 68 steps in order to access it. You can skip these steps if you go by taxi.
Macau Museum
Its main entrance is just opposite to the St. Paul’s Ruins. If you exit at the top floor, you are at the Monte Fortress. I highly recommend Macau Museum because it is a perfect showcase for Macau’s interesting history and colorful culture. You’ll walk through the history of Macau, starting from the arrival of Portuguese traders and Jesuit missionaries in the 16th Century. Get to know the daily life and traditions of Macau. You’ll be amazed by the richness of the displays, interactive technologies and film shows. It is one of the must-go Macau sightseeing destinations. Monte Fortress
From the St. Paul’s Ruins, walk further up another little hill is the Monte Fortress. You can skip walking by exiting at the top floor of the Macau Museum. However if you choose not to visit the Museum, then you must walk, up and down.
Built in 1617, there were 34 cannons. The Fortress was a defense system in the 17th Century. The fortress was a restricted military area until 1965 and then opened as a public park when the meteorology department moved into it in 1966. In September 1996, Macau government relocated the meteorology department and in 1998 the Macau Museum became its newest tenant. Macau Sightseeing Around the Fountain Area A total of 23 blocks of buildings, monuments and structures were included in the Historic Centre of Macao. See if you could recognize them while doing your Macau sightseeing. While touring around the fountain area, try to spot these historical buildings. They all play an important role in Macau tourism.
Largo do Senado (Senate Square) and the Leal Senado Building Today it houses the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau. The ground floor holds cultural exhibitions very often.
The Holy House of Mercy (Santa Casa da Misericórdia) It was established in 1569 the first bishop of Macau. The Holy House is actually a place for charity, giving aids to people in need. St. Dominic's Church and Square (Church of Our Lady of the Rosary)
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