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Fort of Mong Ha
Located on top of Mong Ha hill, overlooking the border with
Mainland China the fort was built in 1849 with massive walls
that were considered impregnable. In recent years, the grounds
of the old fort has been converted into a tourism complex,
officialy designated by Institute For Tourism Studies (IFT),
which comprises of a pousada to accommodate official visitors,
a student-staffed restaurant and a modern Tourism College,
together with a public park and playgournd.
Pousada de Sao Tiago
A Portuguese inn, constructed in traditional style and using
hand-crafted decorative features, within the walls of the
17th century Fortaleza de Sao Tiago. The Pousada received
a Special Commendation in the Pacific Area Travel Association's
heritage competition in 1982.
Dom Pedro V Theatre
Located on "Largo de Sto. Agostinho", opposite St.
Augustine's Church, the theatre is a colonnaded building constructed
in the grand neoclassical manner. There is a large entrance
hall with an elegant chandelier, and the doors are swept by
red velvet curtains. The theatre itself is roughly oval with
a balcony round the upper part of the auditorium, and is intimate
in its proportions. The stage is rather narrow but deep. The
feeling of exclusiveness created by its size is emphasized
by the plush velvet seats and the general touches of extravagance,
such as the cut-glass door handles and chandeliers. It is
a superb setting for the occasional play or opera produced
in Macau, and such artists since World War II as Helen Traubel,
Peter Pears and Ruggiero Ricci have appeared on its stage.
The famous Crazy Paris Show was first held at this theatre
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