St. Dominic's Church
St. Dominic's Church
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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UOtterTravel
Port Saint Lucie, FL1,286 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This Catholic Church was one of the stops on our day trip to Macau. The church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and construction was completed in 1587. The exterior is a bright yellow and white - Our guide told us that the buildings are repainted every year/every other year. The statue of the Madonna is carried through the streets of Macau prior to one of the holy days.
Written March 23, 2020
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Emmanuel N
Sydney, Australia4,129 contributions
Jan 2020
To be honest, the facade does not look very appealing, and worse still, you'd think it is under massive construction, which is true to some extent.
BUt there is a rather lovely museum inside, (free of charge), with exhibits of the old church, and all the old relics of church vessels, vestments, crucifixes etc.
While you might not be that impressed, the mere fact it is free... so why not check it out? :)
Note: you need to climb the steps to the 4th floor, so it is absolutely NOT disabled friendly, and certainly also not baby pram-friendly.
BUt there is a rather lovely museum inside, (free of charge), with exhibits of the old church, and all the old relics of church vessels, vestments, crucifixes etc.
While you might not be that impressed, the mere fact it is free... so why not check it out? :)
Note: you need to climb the steps to the 4th floor, so it is absolutely NOT disabled friendly, and certainly also not baby pram-friendly.
Written February 19, 2020
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Michi
Manila, Philippines192 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
This church near St Paul and Largo de Senado is another fragment of Portugal’s influence in Macau.
There is not much to do here but take picture and appreciate this piece of architecture.
Love the view though and I like how it’s color seems to light up the mood.
There is not much to do here but take picture and appreciate this piece of architecture.
Love the view though and I like how it’s color seems to light up the mood.
Written October 26, 2018
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China159,149 contributions
May 2011
We really like St. Domingo's church near Senado Square. There is not much to see inside and it can appear underwhelming compared to Italian Catholic churches but its nice to see the more simple, humble version of a church built for Dominican worship.
St. Domingo's is certainly worth ducking in for 5-10 minutes to have a quick walk around, it doesn't cost money for entrance. You can take pictures as well! We recommend popping in for a quick view during your city tour between Senado and St. Pauls.
St. Domingo's is certainly worth ducking in for 5-10 minutes to have a quick walk around, it doesn't cost money for entrance. You can take pictures as well! We recommend popping in for a quick view during your city tour between Senado and St. Pauls.
Written May 12, 2011
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China159,149 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
St. Dominic's is located on a small St. Dominic's Square at the far end of the much larger Senado Square in the heart of the city center of Macau. It is an important and interesting member of the World Heritage collection and easily one of the frequently visited attractions in the city. We enjoy St. Dominic's and consider it one of our favorite churches in all of Macau.
St. Dominic's was built by the Dominicans in the early 17th century, on the site of an earlier chapel and convent from the 1590s. It features one of Macau's finest facades, showing off a cream coloured front with dark green window shutters. The appearance is just lovely behind the niced tiled grounds of St. Dominic's square. The sight of St. Dominic's can be particularly special on sunny mornings when the background sky is deep blue, before the sun is too high.
Within the church, visitors are treated to a conventionally conservative style nave and seating area, which is commonly found in Macau. However, it also has a slightly more elaborate Baroque style alter area, sharing this similarity with Macau's finest Baroque style church, that being St. Joseph's Chuch, located off St. Augustine Square. In addition, there is a separate museum attached to the church, which contains over 300 Macanese Catholic artifacts, mostly from the 19th and 20th century. This is worth a look as well when visiting St. Dominic's Church.
Overall, we frequently enjoy making quick stops at St. Dominic's Church when visiting the Senado Square area. This church is always a pleasant visit. However, it can be very busy at times when the crowds descend upon this area of Macau. Like other important members of the World Heritage collection, visits early in the day or later in the afternoon might be worth your time if you want a more peaceful experience at St. Dominic's.
St. Dominic's was built by the Dominicans in the early 17th century, on the site of an earlier chapel and convent from the 1590s. It features one of Macau's finest facades, showing off a cream coloured front with dark green window shutters. The appearance is just lovely behind the niced tiled grounds of St. Dominic's square. The sight of St. Dominic's can be particularly special on sunny mornings when the background sky is deep blue, before the sun is too high.
Within the church, visitors are treated to a conventionally conservative style nave and seating area, which is commonly found in Macau. However, it also has a slightly more elaborate Baroque style alter area, sharing this similarity with Macau's finest Baroque style church, that being St. Joseph's Chuch, located off St. Augustine Square. In addition, there is a separate museum attached to the church, which contains over 300 Macanese Catholic artifacts, mostly from the 19th and 20th century. This is worth a look as well when visiting St. Dominic's Church.
Overall, we frequently enjoy making quick stops at St. Dominic's Church when visiting the Senado Square area. This church is always a pleasant visit. However, it can be very busy at times when the crowds descend upon this area of Macau. Like other important members of the World Heritage collection, visits early in the day or later in the afternoon might be worth your time if you want a more peaceful experience at St. Dominic's.
Written November 25, 2012
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JeffLeong
Singapore, Singapore3,651 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
A visit to St. Dominic's Church showcases the church's historical past as well as its present day relevance to Macau. Macau is more than its casinos, world class real estate, cuisines and shopping. Located in busy Senado Square which is crowded day and night with tourists and shoppers, the church's facade is one of many building facades that have been photographed by many.
Stepped inside past its green coloured doors, the busyness and noise of Senado Square are left behind and replaced with an echoey silence from the vaulted interiors. We sat down by the pews to soak in the ambience. A church organist practised her hymns and the music reverberated beautifully in the sanctuary.
We visited the church museum which is housed over a few floors and connected by wooden stairs. Exhibits and artefacts are displayed and described. The museum was added when the church was renovated in 1997. First established in 1587, St. Dominic's Church is one of 29 sites that form the historic centre of Macau as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A visit is highly recommended.
Stepped inside past its green coloured doors, the busyness and noise of Senado Square are left behind and replaced with an echoey silence from the vaulted interiors. We sat down by the pews to soak in the ambience. A church organist practised her hymns and the music reverberated beautifully in the sanctuary.
We visited the church museum which is housed over a few floors and connected by wooden stairs. Exhibits and artefacts are displayed and described. The museum was added when the church was renovated in 1997. First established in 1587, St. Dominic's Church is one of 29 sites that form the historic centre of Macau as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A visit is highly recommended.
Written April 9, 2019
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StarFJames
Pasig, Philippines58 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
If you want to pray & have a quiet moment in the middle of a busy tourist area, this is the place to be. While it's open to tourists, noise & picture-taking inside are not allowed. The seating area is exclusive for those who would like to pray. Unfortunately, there's no Mass on Sundays.
Written April 21, 2017
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strawberry 🍓
Macau, China344 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
always crowded in day time but you can light a candle inside the church for at-least 25mop and write a message on it they will let it stay on the altar until the light is off .. its a nice place to visit very near to ruin of st. paul ⛪️⛪️
Written January 4, 2020
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bxbats86
Sydney, Australia259 contributions
Oct 2019
I enjoyed seeing this church and exploring the interior though I didn't see the actual church part just the two floors of museum - The main church part was closed for construction or renovation. Gorgeous vibrant yellow fascade right in the heart of the historic district. Free to look around the museum, nice insight into Macau's history and culture.
Written October 11, 2019
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SoniNavneetRai
Amsterdam, The Netherlands516 contributions
Aug 2019
St. Dominic's Church colored in vibrant yellow stone and white mortar exterior is one of Macau's most famous churches. Located in senado square.The church is a museum full of Catholic art, sculptures, and tools used by its priests for hundreds of years.
No entry fee.
Open from 10 am to 6 pm.
No entry fee.
Open from 10 am to 6 pm.
Written September 15, 2019
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Carol R
Cheltenham, PA20 contributions
I am writing a scene in a novel and I'm trying to nail down the condition of this church in 1838. I gather it was closed in 1834 and reopened later
Mae R
Pasay, Philippines5 contributions
Hi,
May I know what time is the mass during weekdays? I have been searching but I cannot find their mass schedules anywhere.
Hopefully someone can provide some insight.
Very many thanks in advance!
BradJill
Hong Kong, China159,149 contributions
There is mass on weekends at St. Dominic's but I don't think they have mass regularly on weekdays. You can definitely attend weekday mass at nearby Cathedral.
If you enter Macau Mass Schedule on google you'll find a resource by MacauHoliday that has a good posted schedule of weekend, Saturday and Sunday mass schedule.
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