2.Egg tarts
Egg tarts are popular in many countries, but the Macau Portuguese egg tarts baked at the famous Lord Stow’s Bakery in Coloane Island draw tourists and pastry-lovers from all over. They have become the city’s own edible icon. Based on Portugal’s traditional pastel de nata, the Macau egg tarts have been slightly adapted for local tastes with flaky pastry crusts, delicious egg custard centres and crispy crème brulee tops.
Lord Stow’s Bakery, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macau
4. A-Ma Temple
5. Ruins of St. Paul’s
Ruins of St. Paul’s is Macau’s most famous tourist attraction. Once hailed as “The Vatican of the Far East,” church of St. Paul had once been made of wood. After it was burned in 1835, all that was left of the building was the granite facade, which has intricate carvings of different elements that symbolize Catholicism. Tourists have to go up a flight of 68 steps before they can reach the structure.
9. AJ Hackett Macau Tower Bungee Jump
Macau Tower is the tallest infrastructure in the city, and it ranks 10th among the highest towers in the world. It offers panoramic views of the city. Inside the structure are shopping centers, restaurants, and theaters. Fun and thrilling activities are also offered at the peak. Aside from Skywalk X, AJ Hackett Macau Tower Bungee Jump is also popular among the daredevils. This bungee jump is the highest one in the world.
10. St. Dominic's Church
Saint Dominic's Church is a late 16th-century Baroque-style church known for its mixture of European and local Macanese features in its design. It serves within the Cathedral Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau. The church also houses the Treasure of Sacred Art Museum, which contains approximately 300 religious works of art and artifacts.
1. Largest Church In The World
Glory Dome (Dunamis Church) in Abuja, Nigeria, has a bigger sitting capacity of 100,000. But the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro is considered the largest church in the world based on exterior area. It even made it to the Guinness World Record. The exterior area of the church is approximately 30,000 square meters.
Completed in 1990, the building was inspired by the Vatican Basilica, and you can spot similar Renaissance and Baroque styles. The church has a sitting capacity of 18,000.
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looked like palace than a church. Haha....
