St. Lawrence's Church, Macau
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St. Lawrence's Church (Chinese: 聖老楞佐堂; Portuguese: Igreja de São Lourenço) is one of the oldest churches in Macau, China. It is located on Rua de São Lourenço, opposite Instituto Salesiano.
| St. Lawrence's Church, Macau | |||||||||||
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 St. Lawrence's Church | |||||||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 聖老楞佐堂 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 圣老楞佐堂 | ||||||||||
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| Portuguese name | |||||||||||
| Portuguese | Igreja de São Lourenço | ||||||||||
The church was first built before 1560 by the Jesuits. It was later rebuilt in 1846. The present church is a neoclassical structure with a yellow exterior. The interior of the church is decorated with ornate pillars and chandeliers.[1]
Aside from it being a place of worship for Catholics in Macau, St. Lawrence's Church is also a popular tourist destination.
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