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Macau was a colony of Portugal in the past and was the center of Catholic missionary work in East Asia. Therefore, if you are a Catholic, Macau has many cathedrals worth visiting. However, there is a cathedral ruins that are loved by ordinary tourists, which is St. Paul's Cathedral. St. Paul's Cathedral is a 17th-century Portuguese ruins and has considerable historical value. It is said that Jesus' apostle was dedicated to St. Paul. Although it is a ruins of the cathedral that stands tall only in front of the building, it is loved by the world because of its antique architectural beauty and elaborate sculptures. The cathedral was built between 1602 and 1640. At the time of completion, it was the largest European-style cathedral in Asia. St. Paul's University nearby was also the first Western-style university built in East Asia when it was built. Then, in 1835, a large fire destroyed most of the area, including St. Paul's University and Matterday's Cathedral. Currently, only the front of the cathedral, stairs, some walls and basement remain. There is a small religious art museum in the basement of the cathedral, and there are about 60 models of restored cathedral circulars, Catholic paintings and torch on display.
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Posted: Oct 23, 2019
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