Sir Robert Ho Tung Library
何東圖書館
A century-old mansion on Largo do Monte converted into a public library, with a shady back garden. It's a quiet corner of the historic centre.
The Sir Robert Ho Tung Library was originally a Portuguese-style mansion completed in 1894. Hong Kong tycoon Sir Robert Ho Tung later bought it as a villa, and after his death his will donated it to the Macao government to become a public library. It is part of the Historic Centre of Macao. The yellow main building retains its arcades and wooden staircase. The new wing added behind it skilfully combines glass with the old walls, and the back garden is filled with large trees and flowers, with benches for resting. Admission is free. It is generally open Monday to Saturday 08:00–20:00, with later opening hours on Sundays. Please keep quiet inside. It is on Largo do Monte, right next to St. Augustine's Church and the Monte Theatre.
Opening hours
About 8:00 am–8:00 pm (Sun from 10:00 am)
Nearby sights
- St. Augustine's Square
- St. Augustine's Church
- St. Joseph's Seminary and Church
- Leal Senado Building
- St. Lawrence's Church
- Rua da Felicidade
- Senado Square & Historic Centre of Macao
- Holy House of Mercy