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The Kun Iam statue, 20 meters high, was founded in a famous foundry in Nanjing, China and was transported to the Center in Macau to be set-up. During it’s production, the Architect and the team workers amplified and modified the Kun Iam statue several times
This church stands on the site of a chapel founded in 1558, the first to be built in Macau. The history of the present building is explained on a plaque by the door: "Built in 1638. Burnt in 1809. Rebuilt in 1810. Burnt again in 1874. Repaired in 1875". However, there is a cross in the churchyard bearing the date of 1636. Another fire necessitated another restoration in 1930 and further work was done on the facade and tower in 1940.St Anthony is the Portuguese protector of marriages so the members of the Portuguese community selected this church for their wedding ceremonies. The sight of flowers was the base for the Chines name: Fa Vong Tong (Church of Flowers).
Standing in Lotus Square next to the Forum, the large sculpture of "Lotus Flower In Full Bloom" presented by the State Council of China in 1999, marks the return of sovereignty of Macau. The sculpture, made of gilded bronze and weighting 6.5 tons, is 6 meters high and the diameter of the flower is 3.6 meters at maximum. The major part is composed of a stem, petals and pistil, with a total of 16 components. The base of the flower consists of 23 pieces of red granite.The lotus flower, which is in full bloom, symbolizes the everlasting prosperity of Macau. There are three layers of red granite at the base, which are in the shape of lotus leaves, signifying the Macau Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane Island.
The project of Kun Iam Ecumenical Center designed by a Portuguese Architect, Cristina Rocha Leiria was planned for construction by Macau Government in 1997, while preparing the transition to Chinese sovereignty. The Kun Iam statue, of 20 meters suffered several modifications, but keeps an oriental look according to the eyes of an European.
This fortress built in 1638 sit on top of the highest point on the Peninsula. A lighthouse the oldest in China was added later. To acces the fort you can climb the hill or take a cable car up from the Flora gardens below.
This park is in honor of the famous Portegeuse Poet Luis Camoes who spent part of his life in Macua and wrote a famous poem "Sonnet for Macua". the park contains lookout over the mainland and Statutes of other famous Macanese.
This monument is the most recognizable icon of Macua. The church built in the 17th century this was once considered the greatest christian church in Asia. The structure burnt down in 1835, leavign the facade you see today.Although the site has its charm, its hard to understand how this and not some of the existing very ornate churches like St Dominic's did not become the symbol of the city.
Considerable less ornate than most of Macua's churches this largest of the churches is known for its stained glass windows. The bishop's house next door is in typical Colonial style and outshines the church it stands next to.
This building once housed the Loyal Senate (leal Senado) so named becuase they refused to accept Spanish authority during the period in which Spain occupied Portugal. Builit in the 18th century it now houses government building and a museum
Hi Starkey,I figured I owe you more details for a trip since we hi-jacked your post discussing the tarts.Anyways, I would highly advise looking into the Macau Tourism website:http://cn.macautourism.gov.mo/en/index.phpwhere you can get some ideas of some of the places you'd like to visit.http://cn.macautourism.gov.mo/en/discovering/sightseeing.phpI recommend:St. Paul'sMacau Fort MuseumMacau Museum of ArtLeal Senado Square/Plaza (lots of shopping and small inexpensive eateries and much cheaper than the Venetian)VenetianWynn Hotel's Atrium multi-media showTaipa Village and nearby Macau Historical Home MuseumThe Fisherman's Wharf is more of a tourist trap but it's OK if you just want to take photos for the various architecture.Those above will be a full plate already for one day.Lea
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