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Taipa Houses: A portrait of Macao's cultural fusion

CGTN

 , Updated 19:38, 18-Dec-2025
01:00

The Taipa Houses are among Macao's most iconic landmarks, showcasing the beauty of the city's Portuguese-style architecture. The historic residences, together with the nearby Our Lady of Carmel Church and garden, form a tranquil tableau that reflects Macao's unique blend of cultures.

A view of the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao /CGTN
A view of the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao /CGTN

A view of the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao /CGTN

A view of the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao /CGTN
A view of the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao /CGTN

A view of the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao /CGTN

A view of the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao /CGTN
A view of the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao /CGTN

A view of the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao /CGTN

A bird is seen foraging near the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao. /CGTN
A bird is seen foraging near the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao. /CGTN

A bird is seen foraging near the Taipa Houses Museum in Macao. /CGTN

A view of the Our Lady of Carmel Church in Macao at night /CGTN
A view of the Our Lady of Carmel Church in Macao at night /CGTN

A view of the Our Lady of Carmel Church in Macao at night /CGTN

Built in 1921, the five most representative green houses have been converted into a museum complex, the Taipa Houses Museum, where visitors can explore the lifestyle of the Macanese, a group of people whose Portuguese ancestors married Chinese, Malay, Filipino or Indian people in Macao.

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