Our Lady of Carmel Church — Attraction in Taipa

Our Lady of Carmel Church is found in Taipa Village, perched upon elevated ground which overlooks the Taipa Houses museum grounds and lake. Buit in the late 19th century, this church is of a similar appearance to the six church included in the Macau World Heritage area on the Macau Peninsula.

The exterior of Our Lady of Carmel is attractive. You find a stacked neo-classical facade, with centred third-storey tower. The building is painted in the pastel yellow colour, typical of the Portuguese colonial churches throughout Macau. The church is situated in front of a nice nice tiled pavement which helps make for nice photographs for visitors.

Unfortunately, it is rare to find the church open so most likely you will only be able to see the outside of Our Lady of Carmel church. When the church is open, it is for prayer only, no tour visitations. They also have strict entrance requirements. For example, no skirts nor slippers can be worn inside.

Note: There is a small garden behind the building opposite the church. This can be a nice place to visit during cooler months of the year when flower beds are planted and in bloom.

Note: English mass is held at Lady of Carmel Church on Saturdays (6.30pm) and...

Masses- Weekdays(except Tuesdays): 07:30(Cantonese) / 18:30 (English) Saturday 18:30 (Cantonese) Sunday 08:45 (Cantonese) / 10:00 (English) / 11:15 (Portuguese) Built in 1885 and reconstructed in 1985, nowadays is still the only catholic church in Taipa Island. Is a popular sightseeing...

I like this church. I was join the Sunday English Mass at 10 AM. The area of this church was very beautiful, inside the church as well. The location of this church is near with Rua de Cunha, so after the mass end, you can go eat or walking around in...