Macau Church Aesthetics｜Meet Our Lady of the Rosary Church🥀

#Macau Attractions Igreja de S. Domingos in Macau is full of historical charm and religious sacred beauty. It was founded in 1587 by the Santo Domingo Church in Spain, and was taken over by the Portuguese clergy the following year. Initially a wooden structure, commonly known as "Banchang Hall", by the 17th century it was converted into a brick and stone building.

The church facade is in Baroque style, divided into three levels with classical columns for the doors and windows, and the top triangular frieze decorated with Dominican emblems. Walking inside, the main and side halls are separated by arcades, gold-lacquered altars and stained glass windows highlight the sacred Catholic aesthetic. As one of the oldest Catholic churches in Macau, its architectural evolution blends Iberian religious art and indigenous characteristics, witnessing the spread of Catholicism in the Far East.

From the church, remember to visit the next door “Treasury of Relics,” which houses more than 300 precious Catholic artifacts.

📍Location: The church is located in the core area of ​​​​the Macau Peninsula, near the front of the Parliament Pavilion, about 5 minutes walk to the Grand St. Paul's Archway. It is an important part of the World Cultural Heritage "Macau Historic City".
⏰Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (closed every Thursday all day, Saturday, 13th and 25th of each month, 5.4-5.13 after 15:00 and during important Catholic festivals)

🌝 Tips: You can visit with St. Augustine Church, St. Joseph's Convent.

Post by zaizai666 | Apr 29, 2025