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Asia is of the top attractions worth considering while visiting in
Macau, China including checking out
Senado Square and the
Ruins of Saint Paul's Cathedral. Feeling well rested after going to bed several hours earlier than normal, we felt a jolt of adrenaline about exploring the historic areas of
Macau located on another island from the hotel we were staying at. Fortunately, our hotel offered 'free' transfer service from
Cotai to the
Macau Peninsula. We literally went from an island filled with nothing but luxury casinos to a more historic area that featured historic
Portuguese inspired architecture, cobbled walkways and a plethora of people.
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As soon as we got outside of the transfer bus,
Audrey marveled, "I feel as though I'm back visiting more relatives in
Brazil or wandering around in
Portugal."
The first place we visited was the
Senada Square (Portuguese:
Largo do Senado;
Chinese: 議事亭前地). With pastel colored buildings, Portuguese white & black pavement and a series of red lanterns, this place was a collision between
East meets West.
Prior to Macau becoming the '
Las Vegas' of Asia with its plethora of casinos,
Senate Square was the epicenter of the former
Portuguese Colony of Macau.
As the
Historic Centre of Macao (Chinese: 澳門歷史城區; Portuguese: O
Centro Histórico de Macau) it is one of twenty locations featuring the melting pot of Chinese and Portuguese cultures in Macau.
Even though Macau has been a
Special Administrative Region of
China since
1999, it has still retained its Portuguese influence from several centuries of colonial rule.
As we walked past the main square we started to branch off into a narrower alley where we were inundated by the exotic smells of Macanese delights being peddled by shop owners and hawkers alike.
Some of the most popular Macanese foods we sampled included Egg Tarts,
Almond Cookies and Porkchops in buns.
Macanese cuisine is a mix of
Portuguese, Chinese and SE
Asian ingredients forming one of the more distinct fusion style cuisines in all of Asia.
After taking the time to gormandize on Macanese treats, we continued our ascent towards the imposing Ruins of Saint Paul's Cathedral ((Portuguese: Ruínas de
São Paulo, Chinese: 大三巴牌坊).
Considered as one of the most famous landmarks in all of Macau.
The heat and humidity of Macau in late August was on par with the weather we had been experiencing in
SE Asia for several months.
This was distinctly different from the time I first visited back in
February, 2008 when I could walk for kilometers on end without breaking a sweat.
Built from 1852 to
1602 by the
Jesuits,
Saint Paul's Cathedral was one of the grandest churches in all of Asia.
Destroyed by a fire during a typhoon in 1835, the southern stone faced features intricate carvings.
Finally we legged it up to
Mount Fortress (Portuguese:
Fortaleza do Monte; Chinese: 大炮台) for impressive
360 degree panoramic views of the city.
Fortaleza do Monte (Portuguese for Mount Fortress, also Monte
Forte, officially
Fortaleza de
Nossa Senhora do Monte de São Paulo, in
English:
Fortress of
Our Lady of the
Mount of
St. Paul; Chinese: 大炮台)
Cannons remain, some pointing directly at some of Macau's most monumental casinos, including the
Grand Lisboa.
Overall, our late morning and early afternoon excursion was a fascinating glimpse into Macau's past with hints of modernity and riches flashing in all directions from the peak of Fortaleza do Monte: http://nomadicsamuel.com/destinations/macau-china-attractions
Recurso de vídeo de hoje de viagem da Ásia é das principais atrações vale a pena considerar ao visitar em Macau, na China, incluindo verificar
Praça do
Senado e as Ruínas da
Catedral de São Paulo.
今天的专题旅游视频来自亚洲的著名景点是值得考虑的,而在中国澳门,参观包括检查出议事亭前地和圣保罗大教堂的废墟。
This is part of our
Travel in China series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Chinese / Macanese culture, Chinese / Macanese foods & Chinese /
Macanese people.
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- published: 01 Sep 2013
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