The ruins of St Paul's at Macau is the city state's most well known historical landmark. Today a UNESCO World Heritage site, only the southern facade of the 16th century complex survives, dating to the early part of Portuguese presence in the area.
Built from 1582 to 1602 by the Jesuits, the cathedral, dedicated to Saint Paul the Apostle, was one of the largest Catholic churches in Asia at the time.
Close to Senado Square, the focal point of old Macau, the ruins see thousands of visitors go up these steps to get themselves photographed. Even newly married couples in Macau make a beeline for it.
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