The church of San Franciscans was built in 1928. The exterior of the church is white, with oval windows and a bell tower. There is a monument in front of the church to commemorate the local victory over pirates in 1910. Inside the church is a silver ossuary, which has been moved in since 1978. The box contains the skeleton and bracelet of St. Francis, which has now been sent to St. Joseph's Seminary for collection. St. Francis came here with missionaries more than 400 years ago and died on a nearby island in 1552. In addition, the holy bracelets of 59 Japanese and 14 Vietnamese deceased who were left in the 1835 St. Paul church fire that originally existed in the church were moved to the Catholic Art Museum behind the St. St. Paul's archway.
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Show More ReviewsThe Chapel of St. Francis Xavier (officially the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier in Coloane) is a famous landmark and historical church located on Coloane Island, Macau, renowned for its refreshing Portuguese style and its use as a filming location. It was originally built in 1928 (a small Baroque-style chapel). Opening hours are 09:30–17:30, admission is free. The exterior is predominantly off-white (pale yellow) with mint green window and door frames. It features a simple Baroque style with oval windows, a single bell tower, and an arched pediment. The square in front of the church commemorates the victory over pirates in 1910, and the ground is paved with Portuguese cobblestones in a wave pattern.