We did manage to escape from the decadence that is The Venetian and make it to this awesome site. We didn’t really plan to go there. I had just wanted to go to Senado Square and shop for those Portuguese egg tarts that Macau is known for. There’s this one shop –Koi Kei (鉅記) where everybody goes to for Macanese snacks and when I asked this man for directions, he told me that the shop is along the way to the ruins, about a 10-minute walk from where we were. Bingo –two birds with one stone!
(Portuguese: Ruínas de São Paulo, Chinese: 大三巴牌坊)
The Cathedral of St. Paul, built by the Jesuits (1582-1602), was the largest Catholic church in Asia during its time. It was destroyed by a fire during a typhoon in 1835 and the façade is all that is left today. This UNESCO World Heritage Site (2005) is one of the Macau’s most famous landmarks.
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49 COMMENTS:
That black and white photo is great, love that shot!
What a capture you have of the magnificent building of the face of what's left of St. Paul. Ya just don't find architecture like that these days! Kudos to you once again!
You have just the most beautiful day ever sweetie!!!
I always have the hardest time deciding whether I like color or B&W photos best...I like the color best until I see the B&W...Either way, it is a magnificent building and photo!
Becky Jane
wow, what a beautiful structure and there is such texture in that photo.
What a beautiful picture and beautiful architecture!
looking at these pics absolutely bring back fond memories of my trip to Macau a few years ago. great shots.
Wow, beautiful. I love them both very much and can't pick a fav.
Ahhh...LOVE the edit!!
I love them both too!
I think the black and white is my fave!
its amazing how its still standing without side walls? having the people in the picture helps visualize how big it is. nice pics! happy WW, express in style
What a great contrast... Well done!
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Have a great WW!!
That looks incredible - I would love to go!
What an amazing place to visit! The unique landscaping really draws your eye in the black and white.
I love how changing the photo to black and white totally changes the feel.
Great nostalgic feel with the B&W treatment...
I would LOVE to go there! Awesome!!
Donna
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Oh, that is so beautiful! I love the milky white sky in the black and white one. Stunning building.
Erika B
The detail in that building is phenomenal!
very cool!
Wow! Glad you didn't miss it because it looks stunning.
Happy WW!
Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!
-Jessica
Oh wow!
Beautiful shot. Love the B & W.
love this!!
Beautiful shoT! Great JOB!!! TFS!
~Dorcas
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I just love the picture in b/w! Beautiful!!
That is so amazingly beautiful! I swear when I wimn the lotto I am traveling the world and asking you for directions to every landscape you and beautiful bulding you photograph.
Awesome is right. Wow - what a shot!
the BandW one just pops!!! you travel so much! i love!
Gorgeous! Oh how I wish I could travel the world and see sights like this. One day... ;-)
Stunning - I especially love the black and white! What an awesome place to visit!
Wow, both photos are beautiful!
wow..is that just the front of the building standing alone? I love both, black and white the best:)You must see wonderful places there..Happy Wednesday!
What a beautiful picture! I remember it when I was there younger makes me want to go back.
Wow that is a spectacular photo!! The sepia gives it such awe inspiring feel.
WOW! Simply amazing!
Wow! Love those photos, especially the...nope, can't decide. The B&W would look very vintage if it wasn't for all the modern people at the bottom.
Oh wow, that's crazy that only the facade is left. It's almost like an architectural sculpture... Love the B&W!
Absolutely breathtaking. I love the b&W!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Lisa - @ljenator
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Awesome photo - you got some really good captures!! Wish I had studied photography at some point in my life! Guess there's always time, right??!! :))
That is absolutely incredibly beautiful! :)
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wow!! stunning and breathtaking!
That is a gorgeous building! Awesome!
I do not how to comment, but say yiu present wonderful photos from Macao;)
That is so lovely. The B&W effect is stunning.
Stunning, beautiful pics. Makes me wanna go. Thanks for linkin up for WW! Sorry I'm a little behind.
These photos are stunning. The B&W is just breathtaking--beautiful.
Thanks for linking up--have a lovely week!
--Hannah
STUNNING!
WOW.... How cool that you got to visit and WHAT A BEAUTIFUL IMAGE!! I love the black and white conversion.
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