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Historic Centre of Macau

Macau Peninsula, Macau, China
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Ranked #2 of 139 attractions in Macau
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Type: Historic Walking Areas
Traveller Description: In 2005 the Historic Centre of Macau was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage list.  It gained such a listing do to the uniqueness as an... more »
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Los Angeles
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83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This was our second time in the historic centre and it's as terrific as ever -- wonderful Portuguese architecture and tiles, historic churches, many interesting shops and alleyways, just a great mix of Portuguese history and modern Chinese.

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Kuta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

If you plan to come to Macau in soonest future, dont forget to visit the Historic center of Macau that also became UNESCO world Heritagae site. You can start either from the Senado Squares and walk uphill to Ruin of St.Paul Cathedral to the old city wall or by the opposite (like I did). You can enjoyed the colourful buildings,... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

If this is the first time for you to visit Macau, you really need to come to visit here. The historic buildings are well maintained. There are a lot of chain stores though. The place is very crowded too. I personally think that you don't have to come here for the second time.

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Taipei, Taiwan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

good for a morning walk. Plenty of snacks to eat along the way. It doesn't really have too much, but you can also check out the Lisboa Hotel's collection of expensive art. We liked the architecture, but there aren't really any places to shop.

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Centurion, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Worth a visit - ruins of a 16th Century cathedral is a good place to start. Don't forget the Government Building and the temples

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I really loved the historic entre. It was alive with people from different parts of the world, and activities. There are a lot of stores too. Many people hang out around the fountain in the square. You can also try the variety of street food available for sale. I did not find it difficult to get directions, or ask someone... More

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Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The historic area of Macau, was a delight to walk around. Great views up the hill to the Portuguese fort and well worth the hike up the hill.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Easy to see all by foot. Take a free shuttle bus from any of the hotels. Buy local cookies, many shops selling them, and are very good.

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Auckland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We got dropped off at the Sands Casino and decided to walk frfom there. The standard tourist map is hopeless and it was an hour after walking through some back streets before we stumbled on the Macau Historic Centre. It is not in an obvious place and the direction signs aren't very comprehensive. But that was fine, we were on... More

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Montréal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I didn't like Macau casinos but the historic centre was interesting. I do prefer historical places to casinos or fake venitian hotel. The centre, though a mix of commerce and history worth a visit. It was for me the most interesting place of Macau. A bit too much tourists, but nothing is perfect.

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