Beyond the façade: The secrets of Lou Kau Mansion
Lou Kau Mansion stands as a lasting reminder of the influence and prosperity of the Chinese merchants who helped shape 19th-century Macao
A cultural landmark where knowledge blossoms
Tucked within the leafy calm of Saint Augustine’s Square, the Sir Robert Ho Tung Library is one of Macao’s most treasured cultural landmarks
A living reminder of Macao’s past
A verdant whisper amid Macao’s urban roar, the UNESCO-listed Casa Garden has served many significant roles over the past two-and-a-half centuries. Today, the historic manor carries on its enduring legacy of bridging trade and cultural exchange between China and the West
The vestiges of a fallen kingdom: Mbanza Kongo is making its comeback
Angola’s first and only World Heritage site was once the capital of the Kingdom of Kongo, a historic civilization considered pivotal to Africa’s development. Could the ruined city of Mbanza Kongo – and its more than 600 years of history – help kickstart the country’s
An intellectual who helped rebuild a nation
Zheng Guanying was a remarkable entrepreneur, Chinese patriot, moderniser, writer – and his ancestral home, the Mandarin's House, is one of Macao's architectural jewels.