To find out more, here’s a tour of Macau’s historic streets to help you understand what’s in a name and how a street honors the past. AVENIDA DE ALMEIDA RIBEIRO (See featured image) The main artery of the city, the iconic Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro is commonly known as San Ma Lou, literally “New Avenue” in Chinese.

May 30, 2018 · If any street in Macau can elicit a smile, it’s purportedly Rua da Felicidade: ‘Happiness Street’ in English. Shedding its past as the heart of the city’s red light district, it’s now one of the most popular streets for discovering delicious local delicacies and souvenirs.

Jan 24, 2024 · Macau points of interest are of many styles, such as Chinese temples, catholic churches; ancient forts and other historical relics within a modern environment that bear testimony to a cultural blend of east and west.

Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Historic Centre of Macau. The intricate details in the temple's architecture were captivating, and our kids enjoyed exploring the various shrines. 2. St. Lazarus Quarter - Historic Portuguese District.

Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro (Chinese: 亞美打利庇盧大馬路), also commonly known as San Ma Lou (Chinese: 新馬路; "new road"), is the main avenue in the heart of Macau Peninsula. The 620 metres long avenue was laid out in 1920 and it extends from the Inner to the Outer harbour, passing through the old residential area with its rows of ...

Macau is full of modern and contemporary buildings but there is a very genuine, historical and cultural vibe to the city amidst the glitz and glamor. Go down memory lane and explore some of Macau’s oldest streets for a taste of Macau in the bygone days. (See feature image above)

Comprising over 20 monuments and urban squares interwoven in the heart of the city, the historic district is collectively known as "The Historic Centre of Macao" and inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2005. A-Ma Temple already existed before the city of Macao came into being.

If any street in Macau can elicit a smile, it’s purportedly Rua da Felicidade: ‘Happiness Street’ in English. Shedding its past as the heart of the city’s red light district, it’s now one of the most popular streets for discovering delicious local delicacies and souvenirs.

Fifteen years ago, the Historic Centre of Macao was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list, to the pride and joy of its people. Understand and appreciate the city’s “outstanding universal value” with our ultimate guide to Macau’s most important cultural sites.

Not far west of Largo do Senado is Rua da Felicidade (Street of Happiness). Its shuttered terraces were once Macau’s main red-light district. Several scenes from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom were shot here.