Residence of the Portuguese Consul-General

Macau


The magnificent residence sits on the edge of Penha Hill. Formerly the legendary Hotel Bela Vista (1870), it has a magnificent neoclassical design and commands sweeping views of the lake and the waterfront. It's off-limits to the public.


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