Days of the present past, east meets west (Ruins of St. Paul, Macao)
Macau is one of the most unique destinations in Asia, its East-Meets-West architecture and culture coexist side by side with a modern and lavish lifestyle generated by its casinos and tourism industry. Known by many as Asia’s gaming capital, Macau is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Macau is one of the most unique destinations in Asia, its East-Meets-West architecture and culture coexist side by side with a modern and lavish lifestyle generated by its casinos and tourism industry. Known by many as Asia’s gaming capital, Macau is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Macau is one of the most unique destinations in Asia, its East-Meets-West architecture and culture coexist side by side with a modern and lavish lifestyle generated by its casinos and tourism industry. Known by many as Asia’s gaming capital, Macau is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Macau's history is explained below from old to new......
Foreground: The section of the Old City walls is right by the side of the temple. It was constructed as early as 1569 and is a sample of traditional Portuguese defensive walls found in their settlements around the world.
Left: Na Tcha Taoist temple that was built in 1888 and is located just behind the ruins of St. Paul's
Centre: Ruins of St. Paul, this is probably the busiest landmark in Macau. It’s always crowded, especially during the day. The ruins are what is left of a Portuguese cathedral that was accidentally destroyed by fire in 1835.
Centre Right: Grand Lisboa is a 47-floor, 261-meter-tall (856 ft) hotel in Sé, Macau, China. The Grand Lisboa is the tallest building in Macau and the most distinctive part of its skyline.
Right: Bank of China Building is the second tallest building in Macau, China. At 38 floors and 163 meters (535 ft) tall, it was designed by P&T Architects & Engineers Ltd and it is home to the Bank of China operations in Macau. The construction of the building started in 1989 and was completed in 1991.