The heritage buildings and heritage institutions of Singapore.

1. Bugis Village - Restored shophouses along Rochor Road.
2. Capitol Building - Historic building that was one of the first air-conditioned theatres in Singapore.
3. Central Fire Station - Oldest existing fire station in Singapore.
4. Changi Murals - Murals depicting Biblical themes created by World War II prisoner-of-war at        Changi Prison.
5. CHIJMES - The former Church of the Holy Infant Jesus Middle Education School, today an entertainment centre.
6. Chinatown Heritage Centre
7. Chinese Heritage Centre
8. City Hall- Imposing structure on St Andrew's Road.
9. Civil Defence Heritage Gallery
10. Clifford Pier- Historic pier next to Collyer Quay in the Financial District of downtown Singapore.
11. Cupolas of Fort Canning- Historic structures built by George Coleman at Fort Canning.
12. Eu Yan Sang- Chinese medical hall in Chinatown.
13. Fort Canning- British fort on the small hill in southeastern Singapore.
14. Fort Canning Archaeological Excavation Site
15. Fort Canning Centre- Former British army barracks now used for performing arts.
16. Fort Canning Lighthouse- Lighthouse on Fort Canning Hill, first lit in 1903.
17. Fort Siloso- Defense fortress on Sentosa Island.
18. Fort Pasir Panjang- Also called Labrador Battery, one of the 11 coastal artillery forts built by the British.
19. Gates of Fort Canning- Entrance to Fort Canning.
20. Heritage Conservation Centre
21. Hotel 1929- Boutique hotel housed in an elegant row of townhouses along Keong Saik Road.
22. House of Tan Yeok Nee- One of the four grand mansions of 19th century Singapore.
23. Jinricksha Station- Former depot for rickshas in Singapore.
24. Lau Pa Sat- Former wet market in the Financial District of downtown Singapore.
25. Macdonald House- Historic building on Orchard Road.
26. Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hall- Family service centre named after the father of modern India.
27. Malay Heritage Centre- Malay cultural centre housed in the former Istana Kampong Glam, the old sultan's palace.
28. MICA Building- The old Hill Street police station, now a arts centre.
29. National Archives of Singapore
30. New Majestic Hotel- Row of 1928 townhouses turned into a boutique hotel.
31. Old Supreme Court Building- One of the most handsome buildings in Singapore.
32. Police Heritage Centre
33. Raffles Hotel- One of the most famous hotels in the Orient.
34. Reflections at Bukit Chandu
35. Sally Port, Fort Canning- Hidden doorway at Fort Canning.
36. SCCCI Building- Building that blends the Oriental with the Western architectural styles.
37. Sculpture Square- Centre for contemporary three-dimensional art, housed in the former Middle Road Methodist Church building.
38. St James Power Station- The first coal-fired power station now refurbished as a nightlife entertainment venue.
39. Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
40. Teochew Cultural Centre
41. The Fullerton Hotel- Luxury hotel housed in the former Singapore General Post Office building.
42. The Majestic- Historic theatre building along Eu Tong Sen Street in Chinatown.

Source http://www.asiaexplorers.com

The Old Supreme Court Building

View of the Old Supreme Court Building from the Padang-Source www.asiaexplores.com

The Old Supreme Court Building is one of the most handsome buildings in Singapore. It is located along Saint Andrew's Road, Singapore 178957, just beside the equally historic City Hall building.

Front façade of the Old Supreme Court Building with its grand staircase and elegant corinthian colonnade of composite columns- Source www.asiaexplores.com

The Old Supreme Court Building is the former courthouse of the Supreme Court of Singapore, before it moved out of the building and commenced operations in the new building on 20 June 2005. The building was the last Classical architecture building to be built on the former British colony. Built in front of the historical Padang grounds between 1937 and 1939, it was designed by Frank Dorrington Ward of the Public Works Department, and was his last and most significant work. The building is planned to become an arts and cultural centre in future, with plans to refurbish the building.

Close-up of the pediment with the tympanum sculpture, and the dome-Source www.asiaexplores.com

Explanation of the figures on the tympanum.

Architecture and design

The Old Singapore Supreme Court building was designed by Frank Dorrington Ward of the Public Works Department, and was his last and most significant piece of work. It was constructed by United Engineers. The former courthouse features Corinthian columns, classical design, and spacious interiors with murals by the Italian artists. The four-storey steel structure was erected by United Engineers. The building consists of four blocks surrounding a central courtyard which houses the circular law library with its significant dome and Travertine columns supporting two balconies on two levels. Behind the main dome, there is a smaller dome. The pediment sculpture (an allegory of Justice) and the Corinthian columns which characterised the Supreme Court are works by Italian sculptor Cavaliere Rudolfo Nolli.[1] Nolli also carried works for the general building, pre-cast works, imitation stone, sculptures, artistic decorations, special plastering and bush-hammered facing works.

Dome of the old Supreme Court Building at night - Source Wikipedia

Raffles Hotel Singapore.

Raffles Hotel  is a colonial-style hotel in Singapore, and one of the world's most famous hotels. Opened in 1899, it was named after Singapore's founder Sir Stamford Raffles. Managed by Raffles International, it is known for its luxurious accommodation and superb restaurants. The hotel houses a tropical garden courtyard, museum and Victorian-style theater.

Raffles Hotel is one of Singapore's most graceful landmarks.  More legend than hotel, this luxury Singapore hotel celebrates a tradition of unwavering service excellence spanning more than 120 years.

Immortalized in the novels of Somerset Maugham and Rudyard Kipling, Raffles Hotel, Singapore’s colonial-styled architecture and lush tropical gardens exude an atmosphere of timeless elegance. 

Unique Quality: according to it's own website, it was voted as:

'Best Luxury Hotel', 20th Annual TTG Travel Awards, 2009

'Top 500 World’s Best Hotels', Travel + Leisure, 2009

'Condé Nast Traveler Gold List', Condé Nast Traveler, 2009

'Top 100 World's Best Hotels', World's Best Awards,Travel + Leisure, 2008

'Best Hotels And Resorts', DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards, 2008

'Best Hotel- International Awards', Singapore Tatler, 2008

'Luxury Hotels: The World's Ultimate City Escapes', Robb's Report, 2008

‘Best Luxury Hotel’, 18th Annual TTG Travel Awards, 2007

‘Best Boutique Hotel in Asia-Pacific’, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Magazine (HK), 2007

#40 in the ‘'Top 100 World's Best Hotels', World's Best Awards, Travel + Leisure, 2007

'Best Hotel in Asia', The Daily Telegraph's UltraTravel Awards, 2007

'Best Luxury Hotel', 17th Annual TTG Travel Awards, 2006

'Ultimate Address for the Luxury Traveller', Robb Report Luxury Hotels, 2006

'Top 100 World's Best Hotels', World's Best Awards,Travel + Leisure, 2006

'World's Best Places to Stay',Condé Nast Traveler (US) Gold List, 1995-2006

Living Room Raffles Hotel

 Lobby Hotel

Raffles Hotel Singapore
1 Beach Road
Singapore 189673
Tel: +65 6337 1886
Fax: +65 6339 7650

Sultan Mosque

One of the oldest Mosques in Kampong Glam - the area allocated By Stamford Raffles for Sultan Hussein of Singapore - Became a Malay and Arab Settlement.

The first Sultan's Mosque was built about 1824 when North Bridge Road ended at the junction of Arab Street.  To erect the present Mosque, North Bridge Road was extended and Jalan Sultan was diverted to provide the space needed for the Mosque.

Sultan Hussein Shah, who signed the Treaty handing Singapore over to the East India Company, was given a sum of $3,000 by the Company to build the Mosque. Financial help also came from local Muslims.

The management of the Mosque was in the hands of the Muslim community. A member of the Sultan's family was responsible for its general administration.

In 1879, fifty-five years later, a special committee was set up to manage to Mosque. Sultan Alauddin Alam Shah nominated the five members of its administrative committee. This system of management continued up to April 1914 when the Colonial government established a Board of twelve Trustees for the Mosque.

In the early twentieth century decision was taken by the Trustees and leading Muslim residents of Singapore to erect a new Mosque because the old one needed substantial repairs. The estimated cost for the new Mosque was $200,000 and campaign was launched to raise the funds.

The construction of the present Mosque was begun in 1925 and was completed bye the end of 1928. A British architect designed the new Mosque in arabesque style with domes, minarets and balustrades. A special feature of the Mosque is the springing of domes from bases formed of many glass bottles.

While the construction of the new Mosque was in progress a part of the old one was used for regular prayers.

The latest renovation of the new Mosque were carried out and completed in September 1068.

The Kampong Glam is the Sultan's Palace - known as Sultan's Gate.  The successors of the Sultan still receive an annual pension from the Singapore Parliament. In the precincts of the Mosque is the graveyard of the grandson of Sultan Hussein, Sultan Ali.

Sultan Mosque

Getting There

Alight at Bugis MRT station, look out for signage for Exit E. Once you are out of the escalator, turn left and walk along Victoria Street till you come to Arab

Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. Developed by Las Vegas Sands, it is billed as the world's most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion, including cost of the prime land.

Marina Bay Sands Resort

With the casino complete, the resort features a 2,561-room hotel, a 1,300,000-square-foot (120,000 m2) convention-exhibition centre, the 800,000-square-foot (74,000 m2) The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands mall, an iconic ArtScience museum, two large theatres, seven "celebrity chef" restaurants, two floating Crystal Pavilions, an ice skating rink, and the world's largest atrium casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines. The complex is topped by a 340m-long SkyPark with a capacity of 3,900 people and a 150m infinity swimming pool, set on top of the world's largest public cantilevered platform, which overhangs the north tower by 67m. The 20-hectare resort was designed by Moshe Safdie Architects. The local architect of record was Aedas Singapore, and engineering was provided by Arup and Parsons Brinkerhoff (MEP). The main contractor was Ssangyong Engineering and Construction.

Sky Park Marina Bay Sands Resort

Marina Bay Sands resort view from Marina

Marina Bay Sands Resort view from Merlion Park

Marina Bay Sands Resort

Marina Bay Sands Resort

How to get there :
By Mass Rapid Transit (MRT):

    4 mins walk from the Marina Bay MRT Station
    10 mins walk from Promenade MRT Station on the Circle Line

By Bus :

Bus Stop Code: 03511 (Marina Bay Sands MICE)
Service	Between	And	Notes
SBS Transit Trunk Services
97	Jurong East Bus Interchange	Marina Centre Bus Terminal
133	Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange	Shenton Way Bus Terminal
133M	Shenton Way Bus Terminal	Marina Centre (loop)
SBS Transit Fast Forward Services
97e	Jurong East Bus Interchange	Marina Centre Bus Terminal	AM Peak
SMRT Buses Trunk Services
106	Bukit Batok Bus Interchange	Shenton Way Bus Terminal
SMRT Buses NightRider Services
NR1	Resorts World Sentosa	Yishun Ring Road (loop)
NR6	Resorts World Sentosa	Anchorvale Drive (loop)
Changi Airport Shuttle Services
Airport Shuttle	Marina Bay Sands	Changi Airport PTB 1, 2 and 3 Bus Terminal Budget Terminal

Itinerary Singapore 4D/3N

Day 1

12.00 Check in Hotel
13.00 Lunch Arnold's Fried Chicken City Plaza.
16.30 Marina Barrage
18.30 Suntec - Fountain of Wealth
20.30 Dinner at Marina Square, The Gallerie 4th flr
21.30 Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Riverwalk , Liang Court and Read st.
23.30 Back to Hotel

Day 2

08.00 From Hotel
08.30 Raffles Hotel
09.15 Merlion Park, Pan Pacific Hotel, Marina Bay Front, Esplenade,Makansutra Gluttons bay,
          Fullerton Hotel, Raffles Place MRT area,
10.30 Asian Civilization Museum, Raffles landing site, Victoria Memorial Hall,  Parliament House,
          The Old Supreme Court Building, North Bridge Rd, St Andrew Cathedral, Capitol Building,
          City Hall, Raffles City, and Chijmes.
13.00 Tong Seng Coffee & Ah Chew Desserts
15.00 Somerset, 313, Singapore Visitor center, The Hereen.
15.30 Pray at Al-Falah Mosque
16.15  Orchard Road : ION, Far East Scotts Road, Shaw Center, Tangs Plaza, Lucky Plaza, Paragon,
          Nge Ann City, Ice Potong Singapore 1$, Takashimaya, Kid Toys Sale, Isetan, Wisma Atria.
18.00 Dinner at Lucky Plaza.
20.00 Helix Bridge, Marina Bay Sands , and Marina Bay Sands Casino

23.30 Back to Hotel.

Day 3

09.00 China Town : Pagoda St, China Town Heritage Center, Sri Mariamman Temple,
          Budha Tooth  Relic Temple.
12.00 Lunch Maxwell Road.
13.00 Pray at Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim Mosque near Vivo City
14.30 Harbour Front - Vivo City.
16.00 Sentosa Island, Universal Studio, Siloso Beach.
19.00 Song of the Sea
21.00 Dinner at the banquet Vivo City/ Lau Pa Sat
23.00 Mustafa Shopping Center
24.00 Back to Hotel

Day 4 - Last Day in Singapore

08.30 Brunch at Woodland Madras Restaurant eat tosai.
10.00 Bugis Junction, Bugis Village.
12.30 Lunch, Arab St, Haji Ln, Kampong Glam, and Malay Heritage Center.
16.00 Back to Hotel
17.00 Check out from Hotel to Airport
18.30 Changi Airport - Terminal 1, 2, 3 - Crocs outlet Terminal 3.