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Macau | the ruins of St Paul’s

The Ruins of St. Paul’s, in Macau – that’s what’s left of a massive 17th-century church & college after a Great Fire in 1835. Looking closer at the carvings; they’re a wild mix of European & Asian art, reflecting its history as a hub for science & theology in the East.

Stepping away from the ruins & into the heart of the old district you’re greeted by cobblestone streets, Mediterranean-style plazas & an odd blend of Portuguese & Chinese culture at every turn. It feels like walking through a living museum!

The ruins of St Paul’s
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Saint Claire church

The Church of Saint Clare is located in central Stockholm, just 100 m from Stockholm’s central railway & subway stations. It’s a Lutheran church, built in 1572-1590 on the site of an older church, dating back to the 13th century.

The tower rises majestically above the neighbourhood with its Gothic & distinctive silhouette. It’s just one step into a quiet, sacred atmosphere in the middle of the city noise.

St Klara kyrka | Stockholm
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