Macau - Ruins of St. Paul - Helpful Information for Travelers
The Ruins of St. Paul is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most famous landmark located near Senado Square in Macau.
The ruins are remains of the 16th-century complex of St. Paul's College and the Church of St. Paul.
The southern portico of the church, which remains intact, is an intricately carved stone facade with stairs in the front is the most photograph spot of Macau.
In 1838, a fire destroyed the fort buildings and the Jesuit College and St. Paul's Church.
The facade and stairway of the church are the only remains known as the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau now.
Adjacent to the Ruins of St. Paul is Monte Fortress and Macau Museum.
More useful information is below in this Ruins of St. Paul's travel guide for Macau visitors.
Address |
Ruins of St. Paul's Address: Ruins of St. Paul's |
Admission Fee and Hours |
Ruins of St. Paul's Admission Fee Free Ruins of St. Paul's Admission Hours 9 AM - 6 PM (Wed-Mon) 9 AM - 2 PM (Tue) Ruins of St. Paul's Light Show - 7 PM - 10 PM (every 15 minutes) |
Getting There |
Directions to Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau: Check with your hotel concierge on the easiest way to reach the Ruins of St. Paul. Ask the taxi or bus to stop at Senado Square. Follow the signs towards the Ruins of St. Paul, which are 5-8 minutes away from the main center of Senado square. By Public Bus to Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau: - Take Bus no. 2,5, 10, 18, 19, 26A to or near Senado Square - Walk from Bus stop to Senado Square - Follow signs from Senado Square to the Ruins of St. Paul's |
Recommendation |
Ruins of St. Pauls Travel Tips: - You will walk through cobblestone streets then climb a long flight of stairs to the ruins, so wear good shoes and bring water. - Visit Monte Fort and the Macau Museum, which are adjacent to the Ruins of St. Paul Macau. - Don’t miss the bronze statue of a boy and a girl representing the friendship between Portugal & China at the bottom of the Stairs. - You can visit Senado Square, Macau museum, Monte Fort, and the Ruins of St. Paul in a single trip - Visit in the evening to watch a light show at the Ruins of St. Paul's that runs every 15 minutes from 7pm till 10pm. |
Website |
No Official Website available |