Church of Notre Dame in Jammu

The Church of Notre Dame is the only Catholic Church in Taipa. Because of its integration with the surrounding gardens and houses with strong European style, it has become a good place for Macao residents to hold weddings and outings. Facing the sea, the church has beautiful scenery. It is an ideal place for people to spend the summer.

Church of Notre Dame in Jammu

The Church of Notre Dame is located on carolsmeyer road in Taipa. It is the only Catholic Church in Taipa. Located in front of Jiamo, it is a small hill with beautiful environment in taizai village, which is connected with many roads, including Guangfu inclined Road, Bingfang inclined lane, lame ladder, supei ancient street, Jiamo inclined lane, thief Zi lane, Jingwei, etc. In the past, people could even enjoy the scenery of Macao's South Bay area. Unfortunately, today, it has been blocked by the new buildings in Taipa.

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A brief introduction to the Church of Notre Dame in Jammu

Located in front of Carmo, Carmo Notre Dame church was built in 1885 to facilitate the religious activities of Taipa believers,

At the same time, it symbolizes that the Portuguese came to Taipa. The church is the only Catholic Church in Taipa. Because of its integration with the surrounding gardens and houses with strong European style, it has become a good place for Macao residents to hold weddings and outings.

The idea of building Jiamo Notre Dame church was first proposed by Madeira, commander of taizai garrison, in 1875, in order to coordinate the spread of Catholicism on the island and provide religious services to local Catholics

Teaching activity place. However, ten years later, the church was built in 1885. In fact, there were only a few Catholics on the island at that time. According to the statistics in 1880, the total number of residents in Taipa was 3230, of which only 35 were Catholics. The building is three stories high, simple in appearance and simple in design. Although it has no gorgeous decoration, it is solemn and solemn. The exterior wall of the church is beige, with a small bell tower on the top and a choir below. The design is ingenious, which can make the sound pass down from the height of the church and reverberate around. The high windows inside the church are used to penetrate the light and make the moonlight in the church clean and bright. In the middle of the main altar, there is a statue of the Virgin Mary of Jiamo, in addition, there are two side altar, the left is Jesus, the right is the emperor. In the chapel to the left of the church entrance, there is also a statue of the Virgin Mary. July 16 is the day of Notre Dame, but most of the celebrations are arranged on the nearest Sunday.

architectural style

The church covers an area of more than 2000 square feet, with a bell tower at the top. The hall is large and spacious, which can accommodate more than 200 parishioners to attend the ceremony at the same time. On the altar, there is a statue of the virgin, which is said to have been transported from Europe. On both sides of the hall, there are several feet of angels, which are lifelike in shape, and are set up to commemorate the centenary of the hall.

Facing the sea and beautiful scenery, the church is an ideal place for people to spend the summer.

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28a, 33, 34, 11, 15, 22, 30, get off at guanye Street Station in old town of taichai; 21a, 25, 26a, AP1, get off at CEM warehouse station on jialebi Road, and walk to it

Address: Carlos Mier Road, Taipa, Macau

Longitude: 113.55877038837

Latitude: 22.153478668911

Ticket information: Free

Opening hours: 8:30-17:30