Historic Centre of Macao
Overview
Macao, a lucrative port of strategic importance in the development of international trade, was under Portuguese administration from the mid-16th century until 1999, when it came under Chinese sovereignty. With its historic street, residential, religious and public Portuguese and Chinese buildings, the historic centre of Macao provides a unique testimony to the meeting of aesthetic, cultural, architectural and technological influences from East and West. The site also contains a fortress and a lighthouse, the oldest in China. It bears witness to one of the earliest and longest-lasting encounters between China and the West, based on the vibrancy of international trade.
About Historic Centre of Macao
The Historic Centre of Macao is a collection of over twenty locations that witness the unique assimilation and co-existence of Chinese and Portuguese cultures in Macau, a former Portuguese colony. It represents the architectural legacies of the city's cultural heritage, including monuments such as urban squares, streetscapes, churches and temples.
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Components(2 locations)
- •Zone 2 (Guia Hill)1110-002
- •Zone 1 (Between Mount Hill and Barra Hill)1110-001
Details
- Countries
- China
- ISO Codes
- CN
- Area
- 16.168 ha
- Coordinates
- 22.1913, 113.5365
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