Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Macau, China

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Number of sights 17 sights
Distance 7 km
Ascend 287 m
Descend 249 m

Experience Macau in China in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Macau

Sight 1: 亞馬喇前地 Praça de Ferreira do Amaral

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亞馬喇前地 Praça de Ferreira do Amaral

Amara Square (Portuguese: ), formerly known as the Amara Circle (Portuguese: ), is a roundabout in the Nam Van District of Macau, located in the southern part of the Macao Peninsula and northeast of Nam Wan; According to the parish, it belongs to the lobby area. The eastern end of the square is connected to Avenida da Friendship and Rua de la Cirdere, to the north is connected to Rua Lisboa and Avenida Intrins, to the northwest is Avenida da Dr. Sualis, and to the south is the base of the Governor's Bridge on the Macau Peninsula. It covers an area of about 40,000 square meters. The street is named after the Governor of Macau, Amalius, who served as Governor of Macau from 1846 to 1849.

Wikipedia: 亞馬喇前地 (ZH)

882 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 2: 澳門教科文中心 Centro Unesco de Macau

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The Macao UNESCO Centre (Portuguese: ) is a building located at Nos. 403-439 Song Ngoc Sang Square, New Reclamation Area, New Port of Macau; Inaugurated on 29 June 1998 by the Governor of Macau, General Wei Qili, the Centre was closed between 2009 and 2012 but reopened on 15 December 2012 as a cultural and cultural facility of the Macao Educational, Scientific and Cultural Centre established by the Macao Foundation.

Wikipedia: 澳門教科文中心 (ZH), Website

408 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Oriental Arch

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The Sino-Portuguese Friendship Monument (Portuguese: ) is a series of monuments established in Macao by the Portuguese government before it was handed over to China in 1999. The first building, the Ronghe Gate, was unveiled on October 29, 1993; The last one is the Guanyin Lotus Garden, which was inaugurated on March 21, 1999.

Wikipedia: 東方拱門 (ZH)

913 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 4: Security Forces Museum of Macau

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Security Forces Museum of Macau

The Macao Security Forces Museum (Portuguese: ), formerly known as the Military Museum (), is a military-themed museum located in the lobby of the Macao Security Forces Affairs Bureau in the Xiexiang of the Barracks of Macao, under the jurisdiction of the Macao Security Forces Affairs Bureau.

Wikipedia: 澳門保安部隊博物館 (ZH)

108 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: 加思欄花園 Jardim S. Francisco

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S. Francisco Garden is a floral garden on Rua de Santa Clara in Sé, Macau, China.

Wikipedia: S. Francisco Garden (EN)

529 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 6: Sé Cathedral (Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady)

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The Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady also Sé Catedral da Natividade de Nossa Senhora and Igreja da Sé is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Sé, Macau. It is the current cathedral of the Diocese of Macau. The cathedral is also called the "Church of the Nativity of Our Lady".

Wikipedia: Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, Macau (EN)

220 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 7: Holy House of Mercy

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The Holy House of Mercy of Macau, is a historic building in Senado Square, Sé, Macau. Established as a branch of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia, it was first built in 1569 on the orders of the Bishop of Macau, Belchior Carneiro Leitão.

Wikipedia: Holy House of Mercy (EN)

305 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 8: 聖奧斯定教堂 Igreja de Santo Agostinho

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聖奧斯定教堂 Igreja de Santo Agostinho

St. Augustine's Church, a church located in front of Pedro in Macau, was renovated in 1874 to lay its current size. The church's annual two-day parade of the Suffering Jesus statue is one of the most important festivals of the Catholic Church in Macau. In 2005, St. Augustine's Church was inscribed on the World Heritage List as part of the Historic Centre of Macau.

Wikipedia: 聖奧斯定堂 (ZH)

39 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 9: Dom Pedro V Theatre

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The Dom Pedro V Theatre is a historical theatre situated at Largo de Santo Agostinho in São Lourenço, Macau, China. It is one of the first western-style theatres in East Asia. The theater is an important landmark in the region and remains a venue for important public events and celebrations today.

Wikipedia: Dom Pedro V Theatre (EN)

27 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 10: 崗頂前地 Largo de Santo Agostinho

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Eddie Pedro (Portuguese: ) is a square in Gang Dom, Macau, located in the parish of Feng Shun in the southern part of the Macau Peninsula. In 2005, it was inscribed on the World Heritage List as part of the Historic Centre of Macao.

Wikipedia: 崗頂前地 (ZH)

363 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 11: 柯邦迪前地 Praça de Ponte e Horta

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柯邦迪前地 Praça de Ponte e Horta

Corbondi Square is a rest plaza in the inner harbour of Macau, located in the west of the Macao Peninsula and in the north of Feng Shun Parish, with a total length of about 105 meters and a width of about 40 meters. The easternmost end of the foreland is bordered by Jubao Street and Kwan Hing New Street, the northeast side is connected to Penglai New Street, the northernmost end is connected to Huochuan Tau Street, the westernmost end is connected to the junction of Riverside New Street and Billy Ramasis Street, and the southernmost end is connected by a tunnel to On Fang West Lane. The street name is named after the Governor of Macau, Bundy Ko Beat, from 1866 to 1868, and may be derived from a foreign transliteration of "stamp duty" or "finance".

Wikipedia: 柯邦迪前地 (ZH)

544 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 12: St. Lawrence Church

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St. Lawrence's Church is one of the oldest churches in Macau, China. It is located on Rua de São Lourenço, opposite Instituto Salesiano.

Wikipedia: St. Lawrence's Church, Macau (EN), Website

753 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 13: 西望洋山 (主教山) Colina da Penha

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The Penha Hill is a hill in São Lourenço, Macau, China.

Wikipedia: Penha Hill (EN)

608 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 14: Moorish Barracks

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The Moorish Barracks, also known as the Port Authority Building, is a historical barracks in São Lourenço, Macau, China. It currently serves as the headquarters of the Marine and Water Bureau.

Wikipedia: Moorish Barracks (EN)

292 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 15: Macau Maritime Museum

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Macau Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum is a museum in São Lourenço, Macau, China.

Wikipedia: Maritime Museum (Macau) (EN)

56 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 16: A-Ma Temple

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The A-Ma Temple is a temple to the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu located in São Lourenço, Macau, China. Built in 1488, the temple is one of the oldest in Macau and thought to be the settlement's namesake.

Wikipedia: A-Ma Temple (EN)

986 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 17: 媽閣山 Colina da Barra

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Mount Ma is the second highest hill on the Macao Peninsula, with an altitude of 71.6 meters. A-Ma Hill is located at the entrance of the Inner Harbour, facing Sai Wan in front of it, and is connected to Guia Hill to the northeast. There are many famous people on the mountain, and there is A-Ma Village, one of the ancient villages in Macao, at the bottom of the mountain.

Wikipedia: 媽閣山 (ZH)

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