Ponta da Barra

Ponta da Barra is a point in Macau. Ponta da Barra is situated nearby to the locality Sao Lourenco, as well as near the quarter Rua da Praia do Manduco.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sai Van Lake and A-Ma Temple.

Sai Van Lake

Lake

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Sai Van Lake is a man-made lake in Sé, Macau. It is one of two man made lakes in Macau. It is located at the southern tip of Macau Peninsula. The lake was once a bay and closed off by infill.

A-Ma Temple

Buddhist temple

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The A-Má Temple is a temple to the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu located in São Lourenço, Macau, China. Built in 1488, the temple is one of the oldest in Macau and thought to be the settlement's namesake.

Barra Station

Railway station

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Barra station is the terminus of the Taipa line of the Macau Light Rapid Transit, named after the area where A-Ma Temple is located. The first station in Macau Peninsula, Barra station opened on 8 December 2023 and connects the Taipa section of the line via Sai Van Bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include São Lourenço and Rua da Praia do Manduco.

São Lourenço

Suburb

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São Lourenço is a civil parish of Macau. It is located in the southwestern of Macau Peninsula and named after Lawrence of Rome. This parish was one of five in the former Municipality of Macau, one of Macau's two municipalities that were abolished on 31 December 2001 by Law No.