Eye-catching tiles make up the floor of the Largo do Senado (Senate Square), which provides the city's focal point and is the start of most people's exploration of Macau. From the central fountain, visitor's glance falls upon stunning colonial architecture, including the imposing Leal Senado, the Santa Casa da Misericordia, and finally Sao Domingos Church. Lanes leading away from the square unveil markets, vibrant streets and rows of gift shops.
For such a small island, Macau is not short of luxury shopping options - the One Central Mall, conveniently linked to the MGM Macau and the Mandarin Oriental, is the original mall - and, many claim, the best. The mall itself is huge - over 200,00 square feet - and it has a wealth of luxury brands within, including Hugo Boss, Celine, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs. There are many excellent dining options and on Fridays and Saturdays, dedicated shoppers can shop until midnight. Check the website for more details.
Situated between the junctions between Avenida do Almirante Lacerda and Avenida Horta e Costa, Red Market is a historic wet market which was built in 1936 by the legendary architect Julio Roberto Pasto. The market gets its name from the red bricks used to construct the building. The market is a great place to get your hands on some of the freshest and high-quality fish, produce, and meat available in the city.
Located in the One Central Mall, Salvatore Ferragamo is an Italian fashion boutique which stocks footwear, leather products, apparel, perfume and style accessories for men and women. The unique feature of the products that you get here is that they have all been made and imported from Italy, and hence you can be rest assured that whatever you purchase will be of premium quality. They also have separate sections for children's toys, fine jewelry, and watches at their store.
Rua do Cunha is one of Macau's most famous streets, named after the legendary Portuguese explorer and naval commander Tristão da Cunha. This is one of the best places to get your hands on some of Macau's local cuisine, as it is home to a horde of small-scale eateries. O Santos, Koi Kei, Ginger Candy, Pastelaria Fong Kei and Mok Yee Kei are some of the most trusted and popular eateries that you will find here. There are also a lot of souvenir and gift shops here, making it a popular destination among tourists.
Located on the famous Rua do Cunha, Cunha Bazaar is a well-known souvenir and gift shop consisting of three floors. The ground floor stocks baked goodies made by Tsuen Hong Park Bakery, whereas the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor are from where you can purchase designer apparel, leather goods, fashion accessories and a wide range of home furnishings and decorations that are handcrafted by local artists and craftsmen.