This temple was originally built in honour of the Chinese God of Fortune. Building materials and statues of deities were imported from China when this monument was rebuilt in its present location within the River Valley District.
You will not miss the dome of this grand mosque, cast in the Saracenic style. The original Sultan Mosque was a brick structure with a double-tired roof in the shape of a truncated pyramid - a traditional form of Southeast Asian mosque.
Renowned for its distinctive main entrance, this monument in the heart of Chinatown has graced countless postcards. It’s double miniature mihrab-motif and arched-shaped, deeply recessed niches have remained unchanged since it was built.
Discover the ”leaning tower” of Singapore, which tilts by about six degrees. Designed by an unidentified European architect, the minaret tower of this mosque reflects vibrant Islamic integration of western architectural style in its design.
Meaning hut mosque in Tamil, this endearing ”Kuchu Palli” is the first mosque to be built in the area. Its other name, Masjid Chulia, holds the memory that a substantial Chulia community of South Indian Muslims used to live in Chinatown.
Located in Little India, this mosque was erected by Shaik Abdul Gafoor bin Shaik Hyder. Look out for its beautiful interior of a small dome set with stained-glass windows and chandelier at the centre.
The Old Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Chapel (Now CHIJMES Hall) and Caldwell House
The Old Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Chapel (Now CHIJMES Hall) and Caldwell House
Representing a harmonious resolution between the battling styles of Gothic and classical, CHIJMES has elegantly illustrated the adaptation of European architecture to the tropics. In 2003, UNESCO awarded CHIJMES a merit award for the excellent restoration work it had undertaken.
Witness how one of the earliest Chinese Methodist churches established in Singapore evolved from just a tent to a national monument. The cultures of east and west have been beautifully fused into its architecture.
In 1825, Father Francisco da Silva e Maia founded the Portuguese Mission on the site where St. Joseph’s Church now stands. The church lays claim to being the first place of Catholic worship in Singapore. Opened in 1912 and replacing the old church building, this architectural marvel is structured in the form of a Latin cross and boasts beautifully crafted stained glass windows.
An essential component of Tanglin Barracks, this monument told how English architects transposed their interest in classical architecture to a tropical colonial setting. This Romanesque-inspired church was built as a garrison church when Singapore became a Straits Settlement in 1867.
