Company of Jesus Square lies beside the Ruins of St. Paul’s, linking the celebrated façade with nearby historic buildings and lanes. The square’s surrounding architecture spans several periods, making it a useful place to notice how Macao’s heritage district developed over time.
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Company of Jesus Square sits in the shadow of the Ruins of St. Paul’s, but its own story is written in the buildings around the open space. The Macao Government Tourism Office notes that most surrounding buildings date from 1920 to 1930, while two are nineteenth-century neoclassical structures.
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Quick facts
- Most buildings surrounding Company of Jesus Square date from 1920 to 1930.
- Two surrounding buildings are nineteenth-century neoclassical structures.
- The square is part of the Historic Centre near the Ruins of St. Paul’s.
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