St. Lawrence's Church
聖老楞佐教堂
One of Macao's three oldest churches, with a cream-coloured neoclassical façade and an exquisite wooden ceiling. It is part of the Historic Centre of Macao World Heritage site.
St. Lawrence's Church, popularly known as Fong Shun Tong, was first built in the mid-16th century. Its present form is neoclassical, rebuilt in the 19th century. The cream and white façade, twin bell towers and tall wooden ceiling are very photogenic. In the past, the families of Portuguese sailors often prayed here for calm seas and favourable winds, which gave the church its name. It stands on Rua de São Lourenço and can be combined on foot with the nearby St. Joseph's Seminary, Largo do Monte and Lilau Square. Free to visit, generally open 10:00–16:00. During Mass, please keep quiet and do not use flash photography.
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–4:00 pm (no visits during Mass)
Nearby sights
- St. Joseph's Seminary and Church
- Sir Robert Ho Tung Library
- St. Augustine's Square
- St. Augustine's Church
- Mandarin's House
- Lilau Square
- Leal Senado Building
- Rua da Felicidade