Church of Our Lady of Carmel, Macau

The Church of Our Lady of Carmel, or Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, is the only Catholic church in Taipa. It was built in 1885 and stands on a hill overlooking the sea in Taipa village. That sea has however been transformed to reclaimed land called Cotai, on which several mega projects are taking shape.

Built in the neoclassical style, the Church of Our Lady of Carmel has a 2000 sq feet. It can accommodate over two hundred worshippers at one time, making it a popular venue for weddings. The statue of Virgin Mary stands on an altar flanked by statuettes of angels added to commemorate the centenary of the church.

Getting there

Bus nos.11, 15, 22, 28A, 30, 33 and 34 pass within the vicinity of the Church of Our Lady of Carmel.

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