Macau Photo Gallery - Taipa Scenes

Introduction

In te 18th and early 19 centuries, Taipa consisted of 2 hilly islands. The harbour was used by clipper ships for protection and smaller vessels transported goods up the Pearl River to Guangzhou.

Source : Macau Government Tourist Office

Casa Museu Da Taipa

The 5 green colonial-style houses were built in 1921 and were once residences of Macau's high society. They were revitalized and opened as museums in 1999.

The "House of the Portugal Regions" showcases Portuguese fashion from different regions.

The Macanese House displays what life was like during colonial times at the beginning of the 20th century.

Igreja de N Sr do Carmo

Our Lady of Carmel Church was built in 1885 and once overlooked the sea.

Marriage Registry

Jardi D Laurinda Marques Esparteiro

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Wallpaper images are provided by the Monetary Authority of Macao .

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