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At Four Seasons, you enjoy a unique vantage point from which to explore the sights, sounds and experiences around you. We hope the highlights of local attractions below help simplify your planning. Please let us know how else we can assist you. Attractions on this page Attractions The A-Ma Temple is a single complex with a variety of pavilions dedicated to the worship of different deities representing Chinese culture, inspired by Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
Take a graceful and romantic glide down the canal at The Cotai Strip.
Built between 1622 and 1638, the fortress contains the Guia Chapel, originally established by Clarist nuns, with frescoes depicting both Western and Chinese themes. The Guia Lighthouse also stands as a symbol of Macao's maritime, military and missionary past.
Built in 1784, the Leal Senado Building was Macao's first municipal chamber. It has retained its original master walls and layout, including the courtyard garden in the back.
Largo do Lilau is situated in the old Christian quarter, where the Portuguese first settled in Macao. Visitors will be captivated by the Mediterranean and Art Deco influences. Residences with traditional Chinese architecture surround the area, illustrating Macao's multicultural background.
Lou Kau Mansion is one of the sights within the historic centre of Macau, located close to Largo do Senado. Built in 1889 as the original home of Lou Kau, a prominent Chinese merchant, Lou Kau Mansion is a traditional Chinese courtyard home.
Built in 1874, the Moorish Barracks were constructed to accommodate an Indian regiment. The building is neo-classical with elements of Moghul influence.
Built in 1617, Mount Fortress was the principal military structure for defending the city. It was equipped with cannons, military barracks and supplies to endure a siege lasting up to two years.
The Ruins of St. Paul's are the façade of what was originally the Church of Mater Dei, built in 1602. This site is now the symbolic altar of the city.
This section of the old city walls is the surviving segment of the structures built in 1569 for the city's defence.
Considered Macao's urban centre for centuries, Senado Square is the most popular venue for public events and celebrations.
The biggest public library in Macau, the Sir Robert Ho Tung Library officially opened in 1958. The building that houses it was constructed in 1894 and first owned by Dona Carolina Cunha. The mansion was later purchased by Hong Kong businessman Sir Robert Ho Tung in 1918. He used it as a retreat and lived there between 1941 and 1945. After he passed away in 1955, the building was presented to the government to be converted to a public library in accordance with his will. A new library building was constructed in 2005 near the back garden of the mansion.
St. Augustine Square features a variety of beautiful buildings with cobblestone pavement that unifies the area and reflects a traditional Portuguese landscape.
City tours During this six-hour Gray Line tour, you will discover all that Macau has to offer. Explore the charm of the area's Chinese and Portuguese heritage and marvel at the diverse architecture of the city where East meets West.
Tour highlights include the statue of Kun Lam, the Ruins of St. Paul's, the Macau Museum, the A-Ma Temple and Macau Tower.
Museums The Grand Prix Museum was built in 1933 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Grand Prix racing in Macau. Visitors can explore exhibits that relate to the Grand Prix worldwide, including photos, videos, illustrated articles, cups, records of champions and commemorative items.
The Macau Maritime Museum features an ethnology exhibition hall, a maritime history hall, a maritime technology hall and an aquarium gallery.
Located on Monte Fort, the museum has three levels, with exhibits on the genesis of Macau, social customs, architecture, sports, art and cuisine over the past four centuries.
The Macau Museum of Art is the largest museum of art and cultural relics in the city and is located beside the Macau Cultural Centre. The museum houses collections that include Guandong paintings and calligraphy from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The Macau Wine Museum offers a look at the history of wine-making in Macau. Visitors can explore three distinct areas of the museum – the historical information section, the wine cellar and the exhibitions section.
Established in 1921, the Taipa Houses Museum includes five green houses in the style typical of Macau. In the late 1990s, the house were remodelled and transformed into museums in recognition of their architectural and cultural value. The five houses are named Macanese House, House of the Islands, House of the Portugal Regions, Exhibition Gallery and House for Reception.
Shopping DFS Galleria Macao is situated in the heart of the Cotai Strip at
Located at The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, The Grand Canal Shoppes boasts retail space of over 92,900 square metres (1,000,000 square feet). Visitors can shop and indulge in over 350 international shops, be dazzled by Streetmosphere performers, or simply watch time drift by on authentic Venetian gondolas floating down the canals.
Adjacent to the Hotel, The Shoppes at Four Seasons offer three floors of designer shopping, including duty-free luxury stres ranging from LV to Prada. The latest in designer fashion awaits.
Side trips The new CotaiJet high-speed catamarans connect you between Hong Kong and the Cotai Strip in total comfort.
Sporting/Concert venues Over 300 dogs participate in races at the Canidrome, the only greyhound-racing stadium in Asia. The venue features two grandstands, private boxes and a VIP lounge.
Enjoy horse racing at its finest at the Macau Jockey Club. Races generally take place on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. For more information on race dates and times, please visit the web site listed below.
With seating for 15,000 people, The Venetian Arena is a popular venue for world-class sporting events, concerts, and entertainment events of all types.
Theatre/Performing arts With the first resident show in Asia, Cirque du Soleil Macau promises an exciting, ornate performance to entertain and delight. The new 1,800-seat Cirque du Soleil theatre is conveniently located on The Cotai Strip.
Opened in 1999, the Macao Cultural Centre celebrates a new era in the cultural history of Macao, offering unique venues for artistic events, conferences and exhibitions.
The Centre includes a garden, two auditoriums and an art museum.
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