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Perhaps the most beautiful church in Macau, Sao Domingos
was built by Dominican friars in the 17th century. The baroque
style church's altar mimics the shape of the facade, with
cream-colored walls and white stucco mouldings with green
shutters. The altar rises in a series of tiers to a niche
containing a statue of the Blessed Virgin and Child. There
is also the image of Our Lady of Fatima in this church and
it is from this church on 13 May, that the great Fatima
procession begins.
St. Dominic have been clouded by its violently dramatic
past which have seen a military officer murdered at the
altar during Mass, and also other incidents.
There is a museum at the rear of the church containing a
number of notable early church sculptures and relics of
St. Paul's and other churches which have been either demolished
or rebuilt.
Opening hours : 10.00am - 6.00pm daily.
Admission free - to enter the church, visitors should ring
the bell on the green gate at the side door.
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