A 3-to-4-metre-long gouge on one of the UNESCO-listed heritage buildings, the Mandarin’s House(鄭家大屋), has recently appeared on one of its outer walls, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has told local media, adding that it will take around 14,000 patacas to repair the damage, government-owned broadcaster TDM reported yesterday.
The Mandarin’s House, which was built in 1869, was the residence and family home of the late Qing theoretician and reformist Zheng Guanying (1842-1921). It is located near Largo do Lilau in São Lourenço district.
According to the TDM report, the Cultural Affairs Bureau found an obvious gouge on one of the exterior walls of the Mandarin’s House. The report said that the bureau was discussing how to avoid further damage, such as speed bumps or road signs, to protect the heritage site. The bureau urged drivers to be careful while passing the Mandarin’s House. The report said that the bureau would continue to find a way to optimise the traffic situation near the heritage buildings.
Gouge on Mandarin’s House to cost 14,000 patacas to repair: IC
