St.Dominic's Church

Located in the Cathedral Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau, Saint Dominic's Church is a late 16th-century Baroque-style church. It is located close to the Leal Senado Building in the Largo de So Domingos in the city's peninsular area. Three Spanish Dominican priests oversaw its completion in 1587. The existing building dates from the early 17th century as a result of repairs and reconstruction. It is one of the 29 locations that make up Macau's Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Three Spanish Dominican priests came from Acapulco, Mexico, and founded the church in 1587. In 1644, when the Iberian Union was dissolved, it was the scene of violence when a Spanish commander who was faithful to the King of Spain and opposed the colony's decision to remain loyal to Portugal entered the church in order to seek safety from a raging mob.

The Baroque-style church of St. Dominic is renowned for incorporating both regional Macanese and European elements into its architecture. This is illustrated by the church's use of teak doors and roof tiles in the Chinese style. A statue of the Madonna and Child is the centerpiece of the church's high altar, which is surrounded by statues of various saints fashioned out of wood and ivory.

Location: Largo de São Domingos, Sé, Macau, China