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LIBRARY
SIR ROBERT HO TUNG LIBRARY
This charming building founded in the 19th century was the country retreat of the late ty-
coon Robert Ho Tung who purchased it in 1918. The colonial edifice featuring a dome, an
arcaded facade, Ionic columns and Chinese-style gardens, was given a modern extension by
architect Joy Choi Tin Tin not too long ago. The new four-storey structure in glass and steel
has Piranesi-inspired bridges connecting to the old house and a glass roof straddling the
transitional space.
CHURCH
CHURCH OF ST LAWRENCE
Mon; 9, 16, 18, 28B)
One of Macau's three oldest churches, St Lawrence was originally constructed of wood in
the 1560s, then rebuilt in stone in the early 19th century. The neoclassical church has a mag-
nificent painted ceiling and one of its towers once served as an ecclesiastical prison. Enter
from Rua da Imprensa Nacional.
CHURCH
CHURCH OF ST AUGUSTINE
6, 26A)
The foundations of this church date from 1586 when it was established by Spanish
Augustinians, but the present structure was built in 1814. The high altar has a statue of
Christ bearing the cross, which is carried through the streets during the Procession of the
Passion of Our Lord on the first Saturday of Lent, followed by thousands of devotees.
HISTORIC BUILDING
PAWNSHOP MUSEUM
Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro;admission MOP$5; 10.30am-7pm, closed 1st Mon of month; 2, 3, 7,
26A)
This museum housed inside the former Tak Seng On ('virtue and success') pawnshop offers
an atmospheric glimpse into Macau's pawnshop business, which dates back to the Qing dyn-
asty. Built in 1917, it comprises an office, a lobby and an eight-storey, fortress-like tower.
On display is equipment from the original establishment, safes where goods were stored and
financial records.
BUILDING
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