• CHIJMES
Having undergone a spectacular facelift as a national heritage site, CHIJMES (pronounced “chimes”) is now a popular dining, shopping and entertainment site. CHIJMES Hall, the restored chapel, provides a breath-taking backdrop for musicals, recitals, theatrical performances and weddings.
Open: Food and beverage outlets: 11am till late (daily). Shops and boutiques: 11am - 10pm (daily).
Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25). Click here to view MRT route map. |
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• Dalhousie Obelisk
In harmony with the historic Singapore River area at Empress Place, this stately monument was built to commemorate the visit to Singapore in 1850 by Marquis Dalhousie, Governor-General of India.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk across Cavenagh Bridge. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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• Esplanade - Theatres On The Bay
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is one of the world’s busiest arts centres, officially opened on 12 October 2002. The original Esplanade was built in 1943 and refers to a park that today occupies 2.4 hectares along Connaught Drive opposite City Hall. In 1985, the Master Plan for an arts centre to be built in Singapore was developed and Esplanade was chosen to be the site upon which it sat. The original Esplanade site was redeveloped in 1991 to enhance the civic districtand while further reclamation work for the arts centre was also began.
Getting There: You can go to Esplanade by taxi, bus, MRT, car and river taxi. |
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• Istana
Care to meet the President in his home? If you’re lucky, you just might! The Istana (or “palace” in Malay) is the official residence of the President of Singapore and just five times a year, its gates are open to members of the public.
Open: Accessible to the public only on selected dates of the year. Please click here for the latest updates.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut Station (NS24) and walk across Orchard Road. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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• Lau Pa Sat
Built in 1894, Lau Pa Sat is the largest remaining Victorian filigree cast-iron structure in Southeast Asia. Located in the heart of Singapore's business district, the former wet market has been restored and is now a favourite food centre of the locals, offering a wide and affordable variety of local food.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk towards Robinson Road. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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• Merlion Park
The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world. |
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• National Library Singapore Garden Walks
n May 2005, the National Library Singapore received the platinum Green Mark Award (the highest badge of honour) from the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore. Its extensive landscaping and sky gardens that help maintain a cool environment for the National Library Singapore building is one of several contributory factors towards this achievement.
Open: Monday to Sunday: 10 am to 9 pm. Closes at 5 pm on eve of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on Public Holidays.
Getting There: Nearest MRT Stations: Bugis and City Hall. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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• National Library Singapore
22 July 2005 marked a new chapter in the history of National Library Singapore, after its move from the ‘Red Bricks’ building at Stamford Road. With the new building seating pristinely at 100 Victoria Street, the heart of Singapore’s art and learning hub; this invaluable oasis of information is the largest library in Singapore with a collection of about 650,000 items.
Open: Monday to Sunday: 10 am to 9 pm. Closes at 5 pm on eve of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on Public Holidays.
Getting There: Nearest MRT Stations: Bugis and City Hall. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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• Old Parliament House and the Elephant Statue
What do government and art have in common? The Old Parliament House, for one. Designed and built by George Coleman as a colonial mansion in 1827, Singapore's oldest government building has been renamed and re-launched as The Arts House.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk across Cavenagh Bridge. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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• Parliament House
Fancy entering Parliament for a day? All Parliament sittings are open to the public at Parliament House. During sittings, simultaneous interpretations of the debates (in English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil) are provided.
Open: On sitting days (no appointment necessary). On non-sitting days: By appointment only.Please contact Clerk-of-Parliament.
Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk towards North Bridge Road or take SBS Transit Bus 174 from Orchard Road. Alternatively take a train to Raffles Place MRT & walk across Elgin Bridge. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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• Raffles Hotel
Meet Singapore’s most famous Grande Dame – born in 1887 and never looking better! Raffles Hotel is one of the world’s last great 19th century hotels, having been the retreat and source of inspiration for many writers and movie stars, including Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad and Charlie Chaplin.
Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk towards Beach Road. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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• Statues of Sir Stamford Raffles
Sir Stamford Raffles – Singapore’s founder – stands tall and proud in the form of a dark bronze status in front of Victoria Theatre. Its replica, made of pure white polymarble, stands at North Boat Quay, an area commonly known as the Raffles Landing Site.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place MRT Station (EW14/NS26) and walk across Cavenagh Bridge. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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• Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Chinese heroism and nationalism are recurring themes at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.
Open: 9 am - 5 pm (Tuesdays to Sundays. Except Chinese New Year Eve - 9am to 12pm).Closed on Mondays (including public holidays which fall on Mondays, 1st & 2nd days of Chinese New Year and Christmas Day).
Getting There: Take the MRT to Toa Payoh (NS19) and board SBS Transit 139 or 145, alight at the 3rd bus stop after the Toa Payoh Bus Interchange. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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• Supreme Court and City Hall
Built in 1939, the Supreme Court’s Corinthian columns, classic design, and spacious interiors featuring murals by Italian artist, Cavalieri Rodolfo Nolli, make it one of the finest buildings ever built during the British Rule of Singapore.
Open: 8.30am - 5pm (Mon-Fri), 8.30am - 1pm (Sat).
Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk along St Andrew's Road towards the Padang. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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