Leal Senado Building
Leal Senado Building, Neoclassical government building in Senado Square, Macau.
The Leal Senado Building features a symmetrical facade with granite Doric columns, French windows, and iron-railed balconies spanning 44 meters in width.
Portuguese authorities purchased the land for 80,000 taels in 1784, replacing a Chinese pavilion with this structure that became Macau's political center.
The building contains a library modeled after Portugal's Mafra Convent, housing foreign language books from the 17th through mid-20th centuries.
Visitors can access the building daily from 09:00 to 21:00, with weekend guided tours available between 15:00 and 16:35.
The structure earned its name 'Loyal Senate' in 1654 when King John IV of Portugal recognized Macau's refusal to accept Spanish sovereignty.
Location: Macau
Official opening: 1784
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 22.19333,113.53944
Latest update: May 25, 2025 22:01
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