Arriving Macau - Portuguese influence I
Macau has been a Portuguese colony for centries; so Portuguese influence is naturally evident and readily visible. Even after the handover to China in 1999, Portuguese signs are still visible everywhere.
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Not to mention those blue tile street signs that are unmistakably Portuguese.
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These ceramic tiles, often hand painted, are used for wall decoration as well throughout Portugal (in Spain as well). They are beautifully done at the Leal Senado building...
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Reminds me of those I saw in Queluz Palace.
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