Latest News About Ruins Of Saint Paul's

Here are the latest publicly available updates on the Ruins of St. Paul’s in Macau:

• Restoration of bronze statues ongoing in phases in 2025–2026. The second phase targeted multiple statues on the façade, with works scheduled from January to February 2026 and periodic façade cleaning at night. The site remained accessible to visitors during these works, with some time slots and forecourt barricades to separate intervention areas. [Sources indicate phase 2 runs 2 January–9 February 2026, with partial closures of related exhibits and behind-the-scenes areas as needed].[2][4]

• In late 2025, ongoing maintenance included inspections, cleaning of niches, and collaboration with heritage professionals to explore lightning protection options to safeguard the structure, while keeping the monument open to the public where possible..[3][4]

• Some temporary closures were announced in connection with VR exhibitions and related archaeological sites behind the Ruins of St. Paul’s to accommodate safety and restoration work; public safety measures included barricades in the forecourt during critical periods..[4][2]

• An earlier phase in 2025 noted that several bronze statues had already been restored by year’s end, with ongoing plans to complete remaining statues and continue façade maintenance..[1][4]

Illustration example: during restoration, scaffoldings are installed on the front façade and some surrounding exhibitions may operate with adjusted hours, while the site stays open to visitors when safe..[2][4]

If you’d like, I can pull a concise, up-to-date schedule or map showing which areas are open on specific dates, or summarize the key safety notices for visitors during the ongoing works.[4][2]