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Ruins of St. Paul's
(大三巴牌坊)
Historic and Protected Site, Monument, and Church
Santo Antonio
"Too many people, Koi Kei Bakery is good"(6 Tips)
"Delicious portuguese egg tarts"(7 Tips)
"One of World Heritage Site you must visit when you are in Macau."(3 Tips)
"Great place for my macau trip."(2 Tips)
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Cakra AiloveQuSeptember 7, 2017Historic place with a view!!! Those stairs will not prevent you to go up and believe me it's worth it!!! And if you're Indonesian there's a little oleh2 shop on the right side with Indonesian spg 😅
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NeMeSiSAugust 25, 2015Part of UNESCO world heritage site. Love the sight of the remains of St Paul Church. Lots of shops around the site to explore. A must to visit in Macau.Upvote23DownvoteUpvoted Jan 23
Maria Ellen LlorandoJuly 23, 2013It's pretty beautiful and has historic values, but the fire only left one wall for us to see. There's a small museum there, displaying several paintings and statues.Upvote24DownvoteUpvoted Feb 1
Dave McSeptember 4, 2018The ruins are amazing, It's great to see the remnants of the architecture, but it makes you wish we could keep sites like this better intact.Upvote9Downvote
Elise ❥February 19, 2015The standing facade of St Paul's Church. Beautiful and you can enter to see the crypt too but please be silent. Very crowded when tour groups come.Upvote3Downvote
Chriszy KarununganApril 9, 2015Crowded during daytime. One of the place you can visit in Macau besides its Casino's. 30-40 HKD taxi ride from Venetian. Pass by square first before heading to St Paul Ruins
Upvote1Downvote- Great place for my macau trip. You can have a chill and calm time with boiled fishball and tsingtao beer in front of the ruin during the night that is safe and beuatiful. I miss that time so much ;)UpvoteDownvote
Matt Ta-MinMay 28, 2016One of the historic must see sights in Macau. It does get really crowded with tourists though. The old paved steps leading up to the ruins are lined with loads of touristy snack shops.Upvote2Downvote
Magdalena WeinerFebruary 27, 2018Tones of people but this is Macau .mix of Hong Kong, China +crumbles of Portugal .unique .and a useful tip:no toilet paper in public toilets ;)self service machines outside to purchase the tissues:)
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M. Chafid WahyudiMay 23, 2015The historic center of macau. Just walk from senado square, find this ruin, and continue your histical walk to the castle at the top of the hill. How picturesque placesUpvoteDownvote
Marvz BenFebruary 19, 2017It gets crowded every day. Try to visit the ruins by late afternoon so you can get good shots.
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Quentin LafonJuly 25, 2014You must visit this historical place when you are in Macau ! Sit on the steps and don't miss to take a few photos.Upvote1Downvote
The Ritz-CarltonApril 24, 2015One of Macau’s best-known landmarks, this site is listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site, with elements dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.Upvote2Downvote
Kyo SongDecember 30, 2016Try taking a photo to the right side, less people in your way and directly in your shot of the facade.
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Christina DjajaJanuary 12, 2014Take the picture from the bottom of the stairs instead from the top. Its easier to get the whole church in the picture
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Janell AlexanderAugust 14, 2015There is always a lot of people around. But good place to visit for short gateway and nice egg tart to taste.UpvoteDownvote
Katie FarquharFebruary 22, 2017A must when visiting Macau. Beautiful - make sure to walk up to the top.UpvoteDownvote
Johanna LoisSeptember 15, 2014Dont forget to fill your tummies with "free taste" food on the way to the ruins. Their tapa is the best!
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Ling LingMay 2, 2017When you stand in front of it and facing the opposite, you'll notice the great view of it
UpvoteDownvote- John QuiocoNovember 16, 2011In your way up to the Church, you'll pass by many shops in which you can buy "Pasalubongs" especially the marked down price perfumes. Chinese New Year is the best time to shop here.
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William RiveroJune 3, 2013Don't eat ahead when you come here. There are plenty bakeries at the foot of the ruins that offer their delicacies as you climb up. Oh, bring water:)Upvote3Downvote
Krish PurnawarmanDecember 18, 2017Old portugese church that got burnt down, alot of tourist taking picture, small alleys, something to do with chinese and portugese past relationship.UpvoteDownvote
Bexmae Jumao-asJuly 28, 2024You better be early for a decent shot or a sea of people will overwhelm you. Dont wear samba shoes here as the road is slipperyUpvoteDownvote
rossalyn asmarantikaJuly 16, 2010go here in the morning time. you can have this ruin all yours. take as much as photos you want. i've been there in the morning time and jogging. it's GREAT!Upvote6Downvote
LukaSHNovember 5, 2015Church. Well piece of church. Anyway it makes you feel like you're in Europe.UpvoteDownvote
Amy ChaMarch 30, 2015great location to take picture is on the right side in the bottom of ths stairs!UpvoteDownvote
Michel TardyFebruary 9, 2016Nice place to see. It can get very busy during the day thoUpvoteDownvote
Mel ChewAugust 2, 2014Complimentary shuttle bus no 10 from the Galaxy takes you right into town. Then it is a short walk to the ruinsUpvoteDownvote
Cai IldefonsoApril 11, 2016Very crowded on weekends. You'll need to have great skills to achieve a tourist-esque photo hahaUpvote1Downvote
Aldi HenryAugust 25, 2014Pastelaria Koi Kei all over the place. That means, there are PORKS all over the place. YUM.UpvoteDownvote
Icon MaicoMay 1, 2012dont forget to visit the little temple just at the back of the ruins... also visit museo de macau :)Upvote2Downvote
Anna MaglinteNovember 25, 2023Don’t go during weekends, too crowdy. But if you do, there’s a pathway to pass thru with just some people around 😛UpvoteDownvote
Macau Historic Center's point. Stood here and check in to all the amazing spots in the complex.Upvote8Downvote
al_alJune 20, 2016Otw down from here to Senado Square, don't forget to buy the portuguese egg tarts 😊UpvoteDownvote
Karissa JavierJune 19, 2013Try the egg tarts 7 hkd each and other delicacies surrounding the areaUpvoteDownvote- Saif AhmadMarch 26, 2012One of World Heritage Site you must visit when you are in Macau.
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OreoMarch 12, 2019Just a ruins, nothing else, a complete souvenir shop is on the left side before taking the stair.
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Precious Anne RamelbFebruary 27, 2012egg tart here are very delicious hehehe and there are a lot of free taste food in here,.Upvote1Downvote
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