MO World Heritage Building Data Sheet v1
Source: NotebookLM MO notebook (7 sources)
Generated date: 2026-03-29
Description: Main attractions of the Historic Centre of Macao World Heritage building complex
| Attraction Name (Chinese) | English Name | District | Year Built | Architectural Style | UNESCO Heritage | Opening Hours | Admission (MOP$) | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruins of St. Paul's (Ruins of St. Paul's Church) | Ruins of St. Paul's | Macau Peninsula | 1602 | Baroque | Yes | Ruins open 24 hours; Underground Museum 09:00–18:00 (Closed Mondays) | Free; Underground Museum MOP 5 | Rua de São Paulo, Macau (Top of St. Paul's Street) | Macau's most iconic landmark, originally St. Paul's Church; only the façade remains after the 1835 fire; features reliefs depicting Catholic and Japanese martyrdom stories. |
| A-Ma Temple (Ma Kok Miu) | A-Ma Temple | Macau Peninsula | 1488 | Lingnan Style | Yes | 07:00–18:00 | Free | 1 Rua do Temple, Macau Peninsula, Freguesia de São Lázaro | Macau's oldest temple (538 years), origin of the name "Macau"; blends temple and folk religious elements. |
| Senate Square | Senate Square | Macau Peninsula | 16th century (renovated 1930s) | Portuguese Architectural Style | Yes | Open 24 hours | Free | Macau Peninsula, Freguesia de São António (junction of Nova Macau Avenue and Rua da Escola) | Macau's central heart; paved with black and white wave-pattern Portuguese cobblestones; surrounded by important historic buildings. |
| Mandarin's House | Mandarin's House | Macau Peninsula | 1869 | Lingnan Courtyard House blended with Portuguese Style | Yes | 10:00–18:00 (Closed Thursdays) | Free | 10 Rua do Dr. João de Lacerda, Macau Peninsula, Freguesia de São Lázaro | Residence of late Qing dynasty thinker Zheng Guanying; spans over 4,000 sqm, combining Chinese and Western architectural design. |
| St. Lawrence's Church | St. Lawrence's Church | Macau Peninsula | Rebuilt 1846 (originally built 1560s) | Neoclassical | Yes | 10:00–16:00 (Public Holidays 10:00–13:00) | Free | Rua da Igreja de São Lázaro, Macau Peninsula, Freguesia de São Lázaro | One of Macau's three oldest churches, popularly known as "Church of St. Lawrence"; features symmetrical bell towers. |
| Guia Fortress and Lighthouse | Guia Fortress and Lighthouse | Macau Peninsula | 1865 | Western Fort Architecture | Yes | 10:00–17:30 (Closed Tuesdays) | Free | Guia Hill, Macau Peninsula, Freguesia de Nossa Senhora de Fátima | The oldest modern lighthouse in East Asia, forming a historic complex with the Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows (1622). |
| Dom Pedro V Theatre | Dom Pedro V Theatre | Macau Peninsula | 1858 | Neoclassical | Yes | 10:00–18:00 (Closed Mondays) | Free | Dom Pedro V Theatre, Macau Peninsula, Freguesia de São António | Macau's oldest Western-style theatre, notable for its distinctive green façade; located at Dom Pedro V Theatre Square. |
| Lilau Square | Lilau Square | Macau Peninsula | 16th century | Traditional Portuguese Style | Yes | Open 24 hours | Free | Rua do Lilau, Macau Peninsula, Freguesia de São Lázaro | Macau's oldest Portuguese settlement; preserves an intact yellow Portuguese architectural complex, reflecting Southern European lifestyle. |
| Holy House of Mercy Building | Holy House of Mercy | Macau Peninsula | 16th century | Neoclassical | Yes | 10:00–13:00, |
Remarks
- This generation focuses on the Macau Peninsula, while the Taipa/Coloane parts (such as St. Francis Xavier's Church in Taipa and St. Francis Xavier's Church in Coloane) can be verified and supplemented separately
- St. Dominic's Church (1587), St. Augustine's Church (16th century) etc. are also part of the UNESCO heritage components and can be supplemented in the next version
- St. Anthony's Church MOP 10 is the museum admission fee (permanent exhibition), the exterior of the building is free to visit
Sources / Related Verification
The information in this article is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (MO_datatable_世遺建築_v1.md), with reference to publicly available official data from the MO Region and industry documents. For verification of details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
常見問題 Frequently Asked Questions
澳門世遺建築最有代表性的景點是？
The Ruins of St. Paul's (Ruins of St. Paul's Church) are the most representative landmark of Macao, built in 1602. It is now a cultural symbol of Macao, and the ruins are open to visitors free of charge all day.
澳門最古老的建築是？
A-Ma Temple was built in 1488 and is over 538 years old. It is the oldest temple in Macao and the origin of Macao's Portuguese name "Macau".
澳門世遺景點需要購票嗎？
Most attractions are free to visit. Only the St. Paul's Ruins Underground Museum (MOP 5) and the Santa Casa da Misericordia Building (MOP 10) require admission tickets.
澳門世遺建築主要分佈在哪些區域？
The attractions listed in this data table are mainly concentrated on the Macao Peninsula, including the Senado Square, St. Paul's Ruins, and other core areas.
哪些景點是全天開放的？
The St. Paul's Ruins, Senado Square, and Lilau Square are all open 24 hours, making it convenient for visitors to explore at any time.
Macau Market Data
Macau 2023 visitors: 28.7 million, gaming gross revenue: 183.6 billion MOP, 22 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 14 Michelin-starred restaurants (2024), GDP per capita: approximately USD 68,000.
| Indicator | Data | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors | 28.7 million | MGTO |
| Gaming revenue | 183.6 billion MOP | DICJ |
| Heritage buildings | 22 | UNESCO |
| Michelin | 14 | Michelin |
