About St. Joseph's Seminary and Church

St. Joseph's theological college is a studio and Church situated in São Lourenço, Macau, China. It was set up in the year 1728 for spreading the Catholic religion in China. It's a rather unusual congregation structured in Baroque design in Macau. It was worked on by the Jesuits. The Church represents the blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures. The engineering of the spot is straightforward yet delightful, including an alluring change because of the region, embellishing wood carvings just as seen in the Solomonic style columns.

The place is beautiful and well maintained. It's also recorded on the UNESCO legacy list. St Joseph's Seminary and the church are one of the most tranquil spots with fewer guests, not at all like the other close by jam-packed churches with numerous visitors. The St. Joseph's Seminary and the church is an antiquated spot that speaks of the legacy of the city. There's a ground room which furnishes the guests with the itemized history of the spot. The little gallery called the Treasure of Sacred Art has opened up at St. Joseph's and makes the spot progressively appealing. The section is free and visiting hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the historical center shutdown on Wednesday. Many people get mesmerized by the traditional architecture to be seen in the church. The congregation is the boldest and most extravagant rococo building of every one of Macau's houses of worship. The congregation's inside is rich and luxurious, with a lot of all around safeguarded designs. The Seminary is a basic, neo-old style compound planned with an inward shelter garden. Developed essentially of dim block, the strong dividers remain on rock establishments. The spot speaks to the rich history.

Must See

• Zhuhai Wanzai Seafood - The place is 0.62 Km away from the church and famous for diverse seafood

• Our lady Penha - 0.85 km away from Joseph's church situated on the hilltop and offers a great view of Macau

• Mandari’s house - 0.54 away from the church. The entrance fee is free. The place has a small exhibition, about the history, materials, and styles

• Historic center of Macau - 0.28km away from the church. It is a historical place that is a combination of both the Portuguese world and China

How to reach

From Macau to St. Joseph's Seminary and Chruch

By Line 26 Bus, it takes 11 minutes (3.1 k.m.) to reach and the fare is around 5.39 Chinese Yuan

By Tax, it takes 3 minutes (2.9 k.m.) to reach and the fare is around 39.96 to 42.50 Chinese Yuan

By Walk, it takes 20 minutes to reach 

Tips

  •  Check out the timings of the church before you visit
  • Arrive 15 minutes  before the church service starts
  •  Dress appropriately, in keeping with the decorum of the church
  •  Be observant while you are visiting the church
  • Offer candles for prayers during visit in church
  • Maintain silence during your visit 
  • Switch off your phone
  • Make the most of your visit and ask as many possible relevant questions regarding the church to the relevant  authority at the church 
  • Use Gentle gesture while communicating with others during visit
  • Maintain peace and harmony 
  • Avoiding touching any objects/things present in the church

Visit Time

Sunday:           10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday:          10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:          10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday:     Closed

Thursday:         10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday:               10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:          10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Few Clouds 17.82°C

 

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