Macau Dom Pedro V Theatre: an art palace that transcends time and space

#MacauHiddenCheck-in Spot The Dom Pedro V Theatre, located in Macau's Dom Pedro V square, is the first Western-style theatre in China and was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 2005. Stepping into this place is like traveling back to the 19th century. The theater building is in neoclassical Greek Revival style, with green exterior walls, dark green doors and windows, and a red roof, which cleverly echoes the surrounding yellow buildings. The triangular pediment on the front of the entrance, the Doric columns, and the floor-to-ceiling windows on the sides fully demonstrate European elegance. The stone wave pattern on the roof and the floor tiles are said to have been shipped from Portugal, with ingenuity shown in every detail. The interior of the theater is even more charming, with an exquisite layout of the circular auditorium, lobby, and stage, and unique designs on both sides of the stage. The first floor of seats is located in the center of the hall, bringing a different audio-visual experience. The wooden floors and stairs give off a sense of history. The second-floor crescent-shaped stands have white wrought iron railings and dark green handrails, which are unique in style. This was once an important place that led China to accept Western art and hosted many wonderful performances. The Asian premiere of the opera "Madame Butterfly" caused a sensation here. There are still occasional small performances. The surrounding Gangding Square is also a cultural holy place, gathering many world heritage sites. During the stroll, you can feel the strong cultural atmosphere and experience the fusion of history and modernity. The Gangdong Theatre is definitely a check-in spot not to be missed.