Octagonal Pavilion Library

The Octagonal Pavilion Library is a library housed in an octagonal structure near S. Francisco Garden in central Macau. The building contains a reading and newspaper room with collections managed by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

The library was founded in 1948 by Governor Albano Rodrigues de Oliveira and was Macau's first free Chinese library service. It was established during a period when access to educational resources was limited for the local Chinese population.

The library reflects Chinese educational traditions in Macau and draws readers seeking to engage with classical works and contemporary publications. Visitors can experience the importance of knowledge sharing within the local community.

Admission is free and the space is small and intimate, so the best time to visit is during quieter morning or early afternoon hours. The location near S. Francisco Garden makes it easy to include the library as part of a larger trip through central Macau.

The classification system of this library is based on the Three People's Principles and differs notably from modern standard cataloging methods. This historical approach reflects the ideological values of the time when it was founded.

Location: Macau

GPS coordinates: 22.19282,113.54372

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47