Taipa Fortress

Taipa Fortress (Chinese: 氹仔炮台; Portuguese: Fortaleza da Taipa) is a historical fortress in Northwestern Taipa, Macau, China.

History

The fortress was built in 1846 to defend against pirate attacks. It was later turned into a summer residence for the governor of Macau. The police station of the Municipality of das Ilhas was situated here from 1975 to 1998. Currently, apart from being a garden, it serves as the headquarters for the Macau Scouting Association.[1]

See also

References

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  1. ↑ "MT009 - Taipa Fortress". culturalheritage.mo. Cultural Affairs Bureau. Retrieved 2023-08-18.

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