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镇海楼(广州博物馆)

明洪武十三年(1388年)永嘉侯朱亮祖扩建广州城时所建五层城楼,雄踞越秀山巅、有"岭南第一胜览"之称:朱墙绿瓦的城楼高28米,为广州城防与城市象征,登楼可俯瞰中山纪念碑与越秀公…

Visitor info

Opening hours
09:00-17:30
Ticket
10元

Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.

明洪武十三年(1388年)永嘉侯朱亮祖扩建广州城时所建五层城楼,雄踞越秀山巅、有"岭南第一胜览"之称:朱墙绿瓦的城楼高28米,为广州城防与城市象征,登楼可俯瞰中山纪念碑与越秀公园全景。现为广州博物馆,广州两千年城市史陈列从秦汉船台讲到近代通商,楼前鸦片战争时期城防古炮台群环绕;10元票价,与越秀公园、五羊石雕组合游览最顺。

Getting there:地铁2号线越秀公园站

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