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History

The construction of the theme park took 5 years, before an opening ceremony by the

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and trial operation began on December 31, 2005. After one year of trial operation, the wharf was officially opened on December 31, 2006.

Architecture

The complex includes over 70 stores and restaurants in buildings built in the style of different world seaports such as

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, and

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, a convention and exhibition centre, a marina, two hotels and a

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spanning over of area. The theme park gets 40% of its area from

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from the sea.

Visitor attractions

East meets west attractions include: Rocks Hotel, modeled on the elaborate charms of 18th century Victoriana, providing 72 guestrooms and suites. Harbourview Hotel, based on 18th century Prague design, provides 389 comfortable guest rooms and 55 spacious suites. Roman Amphitheatre, an outdoor

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equipped with 2,000 seats, designed as a venue for concerts and other performances . Convention and Exhibition Centre, one of the largest venues for meetings and banquets in the city centre . Legend Boulevard, a complex of retail, hotels, dining and a casino themed on coastal towns including

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, Cape Town,

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, Amsterdam, Spain, Lisbon, Rome and English, the Palace and the Italian Riviera. There are different cuisines from all over the world such as Jade Orchid, Vic's, Praha Restaurant,

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Babylon Casino, features VIP room and mass gaming floor, and near the slots casino which is connected by a skybridge in Harbourview Hotel.

References

2006 establishments in Macau Amusement parks in Macau Sé, Macau 2012 mergers and acquisitions {{Macau-struct-stub

History

Architecture

Visitor attractions

See also

References