If you are in Macau and dying to see its magnificent Portuguese
influence, then Senado Square is the perfect place for you. This amazing place
showcases the beauty of the old meets new theme that is famous in Macau. So if
you are going to Senado Square, here are some things for you to do.
See also:
Exploring Macau in One Day
The Beauty that is Macau
See also:
Exploring Macau in One Day
The Beauty that is Macau
Visit St. Dominic Church
One of the highlights in Senado Square is visiting St. Dominic Church (Sto. Domingo). You wouldn’t miss it because it is the yellow building just right in the heart of the place. If you walk inside, you can see the marvelous altar infront with beautiful statues of Mary and Jesus on the side. Last week when I visited the church with my mom, it was covered with green plastic due to a series of renovations. But last year I saw the grandeur of Sto. Domingo Church and it is breathtaking in its yellow glow.
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| St. Dominic Church |
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| St. Dominic Church |
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| St. Dominic Church |
Go Up the St. Paul Ruins
Just north of the Senado Square, you can explore the St. Paul
Ruins (Ruinas de S. Paulo). This is a famous landmark in Macau which used
to be St. Paul College and Church of St Paul (Mater Dei). Today, the facade of
the said complex is the only structure standing. Amazing architectural wonder
at its finest!
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| St. Paul Ruins |
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| St. Paul Ruins by night |
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| St. Paul Ruins |
Eat with Your Heart's Content
Around Senado Square, you can find Macanese (Macau- Portuguese
Fusion), Chinese, and Portuguese restaurants. There are also several food shops which offer Chinese street foods as well as sumptuous biscuits and tarts. There is
also a McDonalds around if you want fast food. You'll also notice that there are numerous Koi Kei Bakery in
Senado Square. This famous bakery is where you can buy Macau delicacies like
egg tart, cookies, candies and even beef jerky. What's great about this
bakery is that there are sample plates for every delicacy so you can taste them before buying. Senado Square is truly a haven for foodies like me.
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| Koi Kei Bakery |
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| Beef Jerky |
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| Koi Kei bakery products |
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| Portuguese Egg Tart |
Shop till You Drop
Another amazing activity in Senado Square is shopping.
The building around the square is full of stores from clothing and shoes to
beauty products, high end boutiques and much more. You can see famous stores like
Sasa, Nine West, Giordano, Manning’s and many more. So if you are in Senado Square, do not forget to bring more Patacas or your credit cards in case you want to
shop till you drop here.
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| Shops in Senado Square |
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| Shops in Senado Square |
Explore other Sights in
There are other sites you can visit in Senado Square. Just east of the square, you can go to Macau Cathedral. And if you are lucky, you can hear mass there. Last year when I visited Macau, I got the chance to go to mass in the cathedral.
Another wonderful place to visit in Senado square is the Macau Museum just east of St. Paul Ruins. If you are a history buff, then this place is a must see for yourself. Also, take a picture of its remarkable fountain at the front as well as a walk in the wave patterned mosaic of colored stones all over the square.
Another wonderful place to visit in Senado square is the Macau Museum just east of St. Paul Ruins. If you are a history buff, then this place is a must see for yourself. Also, take a picture of its remarkable fountain at the front as well as a walk in the wave patterned mosaic of colored stones all over the square.
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| around Senado Square |
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| the Fountain in Senado Square |
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| around Senado Square |
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| around Senado Square |
So there you go! These are some of the things you can do in
the great Senado Square. So if you are going to Macau, I recommend that you visit Senado Square. Trust me you will be amazed!
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