St. Lawrence's Church, Macau
Church in Macau, China
| St. Lawrence's Church, Macau | |||||||||||
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 St. Lawrence's Church | |||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 聖老楞佐堂 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 圣老楞佐堂 | ||||||||||
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| Portuguese | Igreja de São Lourenço | ||||||||||
St. Lawrence's Church (Chinese: 聖老楞佐堂; Portuguese: Igreja de São Lourenço) is one of the oldest churches in Macau, China. It is located on Rua de São Lourenço, opposite Instituto Salesiano.
The church was first built before 1560 by the Jesuits. It was later rebuilt in 1846. The present church is a neoclassical structure with a yellow exterior. The interior of the church is decorated with ornate pillars and chandeliers.[1]
Aside from it being a place of worship for Catholics in Macau, St. Lawrence's Church is also a popular tourist destination.
See also
- Religion in Macau
- Catholic Church in Macau
References
- ^ "St. Lawrence's Church". Macau World Heritage.
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São Lourenço, Macau
- Penha Hill
- Macau Government Headquarters
- Macau Government House
- A-Ma Temple
- Dom Pedro V Theatre
- Leal Senado Building
- Mandarin's House
- Maritime Museum
- Moorish Barracks
- Our Lady of Penha Chapel
- St. Joseph's Seminary and Church
- St. Laurence's Church
- Escola Estrela do Mar
- Instituto Salesiano
- University of Saint Joseph Seminary
- Macao Public Library
22°11′19″N 113°32′06″E / 22.1885°N 113.5349°E / 22.1885; 113.5349
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