Senado Square, pedestrian square in Sé, Macau, China

Senado Square is an elongated triangular paved square in the Sé district of Macau, covering 3,700 square metres. Its surface is laid with black-and-white Portuguese stone in wave-like bands. At the centre, a circular stone-rimmed fountain holds a small armillary sphere; behind it stands the white neoclassical Leal Senado Building, inscribed "SENADO" and "LEAL SENADO", with arched ground-floor windows, columns and a balustraded roofline.

The square takes its name from the Leal Senado, the colonial administration body that governed Macau during Portuguese rule for centuries. Over time, this location became a symbol of exchange between Portuguese and Chinese communities in the region.

The buildings around the square blend Portuguese and Chinese architectural styles, visible in their colored facades and decorative details. People gather here to experience this cultural fusion in the everyday rhythm of the space.

The plaza is easy to walk through, with clear paths connecting the many shops and restaurants surrounding it. Take time to explore different corners to fully appreciate the architectural variety and the mosaic floor details from various angles.

The Portuguese mosaic patterns on the ground were specifically designed with black and white waves to create visual movement and guide visitors through the space. This art form originated in Lisbon and became a signature feature of this and other significant plazas in Macau.