St. Dominic's Church, Baroque church in Senado Square, Macau.
St. Dominic's Church features a yellow facade with ornate carvings, bell towers, and three halls divided by arched brick gates at its center.
Three Spanish Dominican priests established the church in 1587, initially constructing it from camphorwood before rebuilding it with stone in the 17th century.
The church displays numerous religious artworks, including the Madonna and Child statue on the high altar and multiple oil paintings throughout its halls.
The bell tower contains the Treasury of Sacred Art museum, which presents an exhibition of sacred objects from the Catholic tradition.
The first Portuguese newspaper in China, A Abelha da China, began its publication within the walls of this church in 1822.
Location: Macau
Inception: 1587
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 22.19483,113.54036
Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:49
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