The Cathedral is a representative of the ancient architecture in the Historic Centre of Macau
Within the scope of the Historic Centre of Macau, the Cathedral is not the most conspicuous ancient building, but as the hub of Catholicism in Macau and the highest administrative body of the Catholic Church in Macau, it is still worth a visit.
External highlights: Ascending from the small sloping alley opposite to the Lou Kau Mansion, you will come across a cobblestone square with a fountain and a cross, which is the forecourt of the Cathedral. The elegant church that stands prominently on the granite pathway is the Cathedral itself, with its tender yellow exterior full of Portuguese flavor. The front of the church is particularly photogenic, and there is also a wishing well nearby.
Internal highlights: The interior decoration is simple, with a flat ceiling and high windows on both sides of the walls. The church's most distinctive feature is the artistically colored glass embedded inside and the twin-tower style buildings below. The church once housed many Catholic relics and historical artifacts, and religious masterpieces such as 'The Baptism of Saint John' and 'The Crucifixion of Japanese Catholics in Nagasaki' are also preserved within the Cathedral.
Admission: Free.
Address: No. 1 Cathedral Square.
Opening hours: 7:30-20:00.
Nearby attractions: The Historic Centre of Macau, where the Cathedral is located, is a World Heritage Site centered around the old city of Macau. Within a 1-kilometer radius, you can walk to other attractions such as the Holy House of Mercy Building, St. Dominic's Church, Lou Kau Mansion, Jesuit Square, Ruins of St. Paul's, Monte Fort, Macau Museum, Old City Walls, and St. Anthony's Church.
the cathedral of the nativity of our lady macau open at 9:00 - 6:00 everyday and the annual catholic midnight mass held here
The cathedral, also known as the lobby, temple or Wangren Temple, is the Catholic Diocese of Macau, built in the first year of Ming Long Celebration (1567), originally a small wooden building. It is said that since the opening of the cathedral, the governor of Macau has been used to holding the inauguration ceremony. The lobby we see now is rebuilt again in 1937. The cathedral is in a stately and pure shape, with a beautiful stained glass in its interior, and a twin-tower building on both sides of the front, in neoclassical style. The Latin inscription at the entrance of the main entrance means "the present church is dedicated to the birth of the Virgin Mary".
I think that while the facade might not be that tremendously awesome, it still boasts of a nice heritage of the place. The interior of the church is more lovely, so do go in to take some nice pics, and spend some quiet time to pray too.Lovely church, and worth a visit!
The church is near the St. Paul scenic spot, and there are also attractions such as Lujia House nearby. This church 💒 has a certain representativeness in Macau.
The Catholic Church has always been the center of the Catholic Church in Macao. The annual grandest Midnight Mass of Catholicism and the large-scale activities such as the Sacred Pilgrimage of Jesus are also carried out here. It is the most dignified symbol of the Church in Macao, so it is also called the "Lobby". The cathedral has a typical Mediterranean style, with huge stained glass and a slightly grey facade. The cathedral was built in 1576. It is a small wooden building. In 1849, the Catholic Collection finally donated money to rebuild it.
The Macau Catholic Church is the seat of the Catholic Church Office of Macau, the highest Catholic authority in Macau. The annual largest Catholic Midnight Mass, as well as large-scale activities such as the Pilgrimage of the Holy Statue of Jesus, is also held. The Catholic Church, also known as the "Lobby", is not the largest church in Macau, but because it is the most dignified symbol. As early as 1575, the Catholic Church established a bishop's jurisdiction in Macao. Macau, known as the City of Sacred Names, once became the center of Catholic dissemination in the Far East. The following year, the cathedral was built. Under the magnificent altar, some ancient tombs were buried, including the bones or remains of the bishops in the 16th and 17th centuries, such as Janello, Huanianda and Jiashal. The most distinctive feature of the church is that it is equipped with artistic glass and double towers below. The hall is dedicated to the famous St. Peter.