The Historic Centre of Macao is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing an outstanding testimony to centuries of encounters between Chinese and Western civilizations. Spreading across Macao Peninsula, it encompasses more than twenty well-preserved monuments, plazas and traditional buildings.

It boasts iconic landmarks including the Ruins of St. Paul’s, Senado Square, A-Ma Temple and St. Dominic’s Church. Elegant Portuguese colonial architecture harmoniously coexists with classic Lingnan-style temples, featuring mosaic pavements, pastel facades, ancient stone carvings and delicate altar decorations.

As the earliest permanent European settlement in China, this area once acted as a crucial gateway for trade and cultural exchange. Narrow cobblestone lanes connect scenic spots, where visitors can taste authentic local snacks and experience age-old folk customs.

Far more than a cluster of tourist sites, the Historic Centre preserves Macao’s unique multicultural legacy. Perfectly blending Eastern traditions and Western aesthetics, it allows visitors to walk through history and discover the extraordinary East-meets-West charm that defines Macau.