Leal Senado Building
民政總署大樓 · 마카오
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Leal Senado Building1:52
Welcome to the Leal Senado Building, a cornerstone of Macau's administrative history and a prominent feature of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Historic Centre of Macau'. As we stand before its neoclassical facade, consider the layers…
Listen in the app2The Neoclassical Facade and Inscriptions1:50
Gaze upward at the facade, a masterpiece of neoclassical design that anchors the southern end of the Largo do Senado. The building's exterior is characterized by its white-painted walls and green-shuttered windows, a color…
Listen in the app3The Vestibule and Azulejo Tiles1:43
Step into the cool embrace of the main vestibule. Your eyes will immediately be drawn to the walls, which are adorned with stunning blue and white glazed tiles known as 'azulejos.' These tiles are a quintessential Portuguese art…
Listen in the app4The Grand Staircase and Memorial Hall1:49
As you move toward the back of the vestibule, you encounter the grand staircase. This architectural feature is designed to impress, with its wide granite steps and elegant wrought-iron balustrades. …
Listen in the app5The Senate Library: A Sanctuary of Knowledge1:45
On the upper floor, we find one of Macau's most exquisite hidden treasures: the Senate Library. Established in 1929, this library is modeled after the famous library of the University of Coimbra in Portugal. …
Listen in the app6The Council Chamber and Civic Heart1:40
Proceeding through the upper hallway, we reach the Council Chamber. This is where the actual business of the Senate took place for centuries. …
Listen in the app7The Inner Courtyard and Garden1:39
Returning to the ground level, walk through the central corridor to the rear of the building, where you will find a hidden oasis: the inner courtyard garden. This space is a delightful surprise, offering a peaceful retreat from…
Listen in the app8Closing1:40
As we conclude our journey through the Leal Senado Building, we are left with a profound sense of Macau's dual identity. This structure has stood for over two hundred years as a silent witness to the ebb and flow of empires, the…
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What is Leal Senado Building?
Leal Senado Building is a place in 마카오 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 마카오 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 58 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 22.1933, 113.5394 |
| Last updated |
