Attraction & Sightseeing In Macau
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Introduction -- Sightseeing
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The history of cultural integration in Macau is physically evident
today through the numerous tourist attractions in the tiny city.
The sights of Macau are characterized by both Catholic and Chinese
Temples, Museums, Southern European styled buildings and gardens of
all types. The island is basically divided up into 3 regions, the
largest being the peninsular attached to the mainland by a small
strip of land, the other two being the islands of Taipa, linked to
the peninsular by bridge, and Coloane, linked to Taipa by bridge. As
befits its size, the main sights of Macau are mostly situated on the
peninsular, although the islands make a relaxing day trip.
Beliefs and arts and customs of traditional China thrive in Macau
and this meeting place of Eastern and Western culture can be
witnessed in the A-ma Temple and the Kun-iam Temple, temples of
traditional belief. On the other hand ,the Portuguese established
Macau in 1577 expecting it to be a base of Christianity as well as a
trading post, calling it "City in the Name of God, Macau". Churches
were among the very first buildings erected in the city. Today,
these churches still remain, among them St' Augustin's Church and
St' Domingo's Church are the most important active churches. The
Ruins of St' Paul's Cathedral has also become the symbol of Macau.
Beyond this Macau has a wide range of sights to view. Beyond simply
strolling about, probably the best way to do Macau, there are a
variety of old Portuguese buildings and museums that are worth
visiting, among them the Leal Seado, Monte Font, the Macau Wine
Museum and the Maritime Museum are musts for travelers.
In the West a garden is an attempt by man to tame nature; in the
East it is an idealized wilderness. In Macau the two worlds meet in
gardens which satisfy the senses and refresh the spirit, providing
all members of the community with relaxation, recreation and relief
from the tiny crowded city. The Lou Lim Loc Garden and the Camoes
Grotto and Gardens are the best of the Macau Gardens.
The islands themselves are a great way to relax, you cannot go far
wrong eating cheesecake on the black sands beach of Coloane.
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