Macau. Lotus Sq
Lotus Square (Praça Flor de Lodão, 金蓮花廣場) is named after a monument of a golden lotus flower, set here to commemorate the transfer of the sovereignty of Macau from Portugal to People’s Republic of China in 1999. I wouldn’t be myself if I didn’t visit …
Macau. Taipa 氹仔
I reached the old town of Taipa (氹仔) from the Galaxy casino resort complex. It is located just on the other side of a busy street. The gate which says “Vila da Taipa” is hard to miss. When you look at it, keep in mind …
Macau. Barra
A-Ma Temple is one of the key sights in Macau, situated in the southwestern corner of the peninsula. You can get there by bus, but I usually walk. If you are here for the first time, the choice of which street to take is obvious: …
Macau. Company Sq and Monte Fort
The Ruins of St. Paul’s 大三巴牌坊 are arguably the most famous landmark of Macau. The church, Igreja de São Paulo, was built in 1602-1640. The disaster which turned it into a ruin happened in 1835: during a violent typhoon, a fire commenced, taking down all …
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