Singapore is one of the developed countries in Southeast Asia. This can be seen in the many tourist destinations and hotels in Singapore which are increasingly becoming more sophisticated. Apparently, according to history, Singapore was colonized by European colonials, making this country has many historic buildings with European-style buildings.
Many tourists admire these historical buildings because they have historical value and of course their amazing architecture. If you are interested in visiting historical places in Singapore, here are some recommendations:
Sultan Mosque
The Sultan Mosque stands majestically in Kampong Glam, with a beautiful golden dome. The Sultan Mosque is one of the historical buildings in Singapore because it is the first mosque in the country. First built in 1824, the Sultan Mosque was designed by British architects named Swan and Maclaren, it is known that the two architects also designed the Raffles Hotel and Victoria Memorial Hall.
Not only full of history, but the Sultan Mosque also has a very elegant interior and design. Therefore, it is not surprising that this mosque is always crowded with visitors.
Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
Being the oldest performing arts center in Singapore, the Victoria Theater and Concert Hall is a place that is always crowded with tourists. You must come here if you are on vacation in Singapore. Initially, the Victoria Theater and Concert Hall was a town hall, but has grown to become a building for public events.
St. Andrew’s Cathedral
Next, there is the largest and oldest church in Singapore which is located in the central business district, St Andrew’s Cathedral. This church was built in 1856-1861. St Andrew’s Cathedral building style is similar to the popular Salisbury in England, namely with large windows and beautiful towers.
If you visit St Andrew’s Cathedral, you will see three colored windows, as a symbol to commemorate three important figures in the colonial era in Singapore, namely John Crawfurd, William J. Butterworth, and Sir Stanford Raffles.
Central Defense Heritage Gallery
The Central Defense Heritage Gallery is a great place for a free history tour. This building is 104 years old, and is now a museum containing Singapore’s state firefighting equipment. There have been fire extinguishers in use since the 1800s.
The Majestic
The Majestic is located in Chinatown, originally as a venue for opera performances. The building was first built in 1928 by Eu Tong Sen. The story behind The Majestic, Eu Tong Sen was disappointed that his wife was barred from entering other theaters in that era. In the end, Eu Tong Sen built The Majestic.
In 2003, The Majestic turned into a shopping center. However, in 2007, the shopping center stopped operating.
The Old Hill Street Police Station
Last but not least, there is The Old Hill Street Police Station which is the largest and first police station in Singapore. In that era, this building was also the residence of the police and their families. Unlike other police stations, this historical building has a neo-classical architecture with rainbow-colored windows.
Those are some historical buildings in Singapore. Vacationing in Singapore is not enough just for a day. Book accommodation on Traveloka and choose a cheap hotels in Singapore.
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