Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
1
A-Ma Temple
TEMPLE
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
Macau's oldest temple (1488) is named after the goddess of the sea, better known as Tin
Hau. It was probably standing when the Portuguese arrived, although the present building
may only date back to the 17th century. At the entrance is a large boulder with a coloured
relief of a
lorcha,
a traditional sailing vessel of the South China Sea.
(Templo de A-Ma; Rua de
São Tiago da Barra; admission free;
10am-6pm;
1, 2, 5, 10, 21A)
Local Life
Macau's Sword Master
The charismatic
Antonio Conceição Junior
(
www.arscives.com/bladesign
;
antonio.cejunior@gmail.com) is Ma-
cau's best-known designer. He has a vast repertoire spanning Macau postage stamps, fashion, jewellery, medallions
and book covers.
Antonio also designs custom swords inspired by Macanese and ancient cultures, mythology and the modern
world - both Eastern (
katana
and
tantō
) and Western (sabres and cutlasses) blades, as well as hybrids.
Antonio can recommend bladesmiths in North America to manufacture and ship the swords. Email him for en-
quiries; expect about one to two weeks for the completed design and a fee of about US$3000.
2
Macau Museum of Art
MUSEUM
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
This vast, excellent museum houses rotating exhibits as well as permanent collections of
works by established Chinese and Western artists. The Shiwan pottery collection is one of
the world's best.
(Museu de Arte de Macau;
www.mam.gov.mo
;
Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai;
admission MOP$5;
10am-6.30pm Tue-Sun;
1A, 8)
3
AFA (Art for All Society)
GALLERY
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