Macao landmarks
The real landmark of Macau is the Ruins of St. Paul,
the remains of the Church of the Mother of God - part of the College of Saint Paul founded in 1594 and lasting until 1762. Missionaries to spread Christianity in China and Japan were also trained here.
It was considered the first Western-style university here in the "Far East". St. Paul's Church, built in 1580, was destroyed twice (1595 and 1601). From 1602 to 1640 it was rebuilt by Chinese and Japanese craftsmen.
From 1762 the building was abandoned after the Jesuits withdrew.
From 1800 the church was used by the military.
It fell completely victim to a fire in 1835.
Only the facade, foundations and the front entrance steps are left.
Together with the historic center they were included in the UNESCO World Heritage in 2005.
Macao landmarks
The real landmark of Macau is the Ruins of St. Paul,
the remains of the Church of the Mother of God - part of the College of Saint Paul founded in 1594 and lasting until 1762. Missionaries to spread Christianity in China and Japan were also trained here.
It was considered the first Western-style university here in the "Far East". St. Paul's Church, built in 1580, was destroyed twice (1595 and 1601). From 1602 to 1640 it was rebuilt by Chinese and Japanese craftsmen.
From 1762 the building was abandoned after the Jesuits withdrew.
From 1800 the church was used by the military.
It fell completely victim to a fire in 1835.
Only the facade, foundations and the front entrance steps are left.
Together with the historic center they were included in the UNESCO World Heritage in 2005.