Senado Square
Senado Square sits opposite the Leal Senado (Municipal Affairs Bureau headquarters). The entire square is paved with small stones in a wave pattern. At its center stands a fountain,…
Senado Square, Macau · K.Y.K.Z.K. · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Getting there
- Near Xinmalu (新马路) and Wing Hang (永亨) bus stop
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2638. Open in Google Maps
About Senado Square
Senado Square sits opposite the Leal Senado (Municipal Affairs Bureau headquarters). The entire square is paved with small stones in a wave pattern. At its center stands a fountain, and in the pool is a armillary sphere symbolizing Portugal's maritime expeditions. This is Macau's bustling commercial district, and its many souvenir shops attract visitors to shop.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Senado Square?
Near Xinmalu (新马路) and Wing Hang (永亨) bus stop
How long should I spend at Senado Square?
Plan on 1 hour for Senado Square.
Where is Senado Square?
Senado Square is in Macau, Macao Special Administrative Region, in the South China of China.
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