Religion in Macau is represented predominantly by Buddhism and Chinese folk religions. During the period in which the city was under Portuguese rule (1557–1999) the Catholic Church became one of the dominant faiths, but nowadays it has greatly declined.
Statue of Guan Yin, the goddess of mercy, in Macau.
The Na Tcha Temple of the Centre of Macau, behind the Ruins of St. Paul's. It is dedicated to the deity Nezha.
The A-Ma Temple.
Kun Iam Temple.
Macau or Macao is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With a population of about 680,000 and an area of 32.9 km2 (12.7 sq mi), it is the most densely populated region in the world.
Macau in the early 19th century
The legislature meets in the Legislative Assembly Building in Sé.
The Macau Government Headquarters is the official office of the Chief Executive
Aerial view of Macau Peninsula