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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