Sunday, March 21
Heres a few from Macau, and most importantly, the Ruins of St. Paul. The Ruins also known as Sam Ba Sing Tzik, are a beautiful remnant of old Macau. The front façade and the grand stone stairs are the only remains of the greatest church in Macau.
What led to the destruction of this ancient catholic church? Well, a lot of bad luck. First built in 1580, St. Paul's Church caught fire twice in 1595 and 1601. When finally finished in 1637, the church was the biggest Catholic Church in East Asia . Sadly, a massive typhoon struck Macau in 1835 and the church caught fire for the third time leaving only what is left today. Me, Sara Beth, and Liza, wandered around St. Paul's for a few hours, and then were pulled away by the promise of a big lunch. The Church is truly beautiful, and is a very important destination to see while on this side of the world!
Enjoy...
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