Jardim do Monumento, Urban park in Santo António district, Macau
Jardim do Monumento is an urban park in Santo António district featuring landscaped pathways, seating areas, and diverse plant species throughout its grounds. The Wong Ieng Kuan Library operates within the park, offering visitors educational materials and quiet spaces for reading.
The site began as a Portuguese merchant's residence and later served as the British East India Company's headquarters before becoming a public garden in 1885. This transition marked a shift in how the land was used and shared.
The park holds bronze statues, including one honoring Portuguese poet Luis Vaz de Camões, with inscriptions from The Lusiads displayed in both Portuguese and Chinese. These monuments reflect the literary connection between Portugal and this place.
The park is easy to walk through, with plenty of shaded areas and seating for rest. The library inside provides shelter and activities on rainy days or for visitors seeking extended time indoors.
An observatory built in 1787 stands at the highest point of the grounds, constructed by French geographer Jean François de Galaup for astronomical study. This rare structure remains one of the region's oldest scientific buildings and often goes unnoticed by visitors.
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