Macau Cathedral

#100 Ways to Travel Macau World Heritage ~ Witness the cultural fortress of Macau "Macau Main Cathedral⛪️": Its original name is "Our Lady of the Nativity Church", also known as "Lobby" and "Temple". The architectural style is Southern European style. All the governors of Macau will come here when they take office. It symbolizes divine power. If you look closely, you will find that the building is completely symmetrical and has a very "neoclassical" style of expression. The bell towers on both sides have a total of three floors (about 13 meters high). There are many "neoclassical" features used inside the building. "Triangular" element, which can be divided into "middle hall", "prayer room" and "main altar". It has been renovated many times. If you visit, you must come and see~ 🏠Architectural history: There are many well-known cathedrals in the world, such as "Germany🇩🇪Cologne Cathedral", "Notre Dame", etc., but Macau🇲🇴, which has deep historical connections with Portugal, also has famous cathedrals. Architecturally speaking, the main church in Macau cannot be compared with it, but it does have a great influence in terms of spiritual symbolism. As early as 1553, the earliest Catholic priests in Portugal and other countries defeated the stormy sea in order to promote the gospel of God. , faced difficulties and obstacles, and finally landed in Macau. In 1576, Pope Gregory XIII issued an edict establishing the Diocese of Macau. Father Carneiro was appointed as the first acting bishop to lead the diocese and the Far Eastern affairs. The original construction site was not overcrowded as we see now, but it was in a remote area and close to the leprosy hospital. After many debates, it was finally completed in 1623, which is what we see now. 🕰️Business hours: 07:30-18:30 📍Address: No. 1 in front of the lobby 💞Recommendation reason: It is a "World Cultural Heritage"! 🗓️Itinerary: You can visit the Rose Church and Ruins of St. Paul’s together. They are very close and can be reached on foot. 🚴Transportation mode; 1. Take bus 10, 10A, 10B, 11, 21A, 3, 3A, 26, or 33 and get off at "Yinhuangzi Road" 2. Take bus No. 12 and get off at "John IV Road" 3. Take bus No. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 16 and get off at "Nanwan Avenue/Times Commercial Center" 4. Free shuttle buses from major hotels (commonly known as fortune buses) #澳门 #WorldCulturalHeritageSeries #MacauCathedral #pilgrimageplace