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Singapore's oldest church and part of the Oriental Orthodox communion.
The Armenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, referred to locally as the Armenian Church, is the oldest surviving Christian church in Singapore, located at Hill Street in the Museum Planning Area, within the Central Area. The church was completed in 1835 and consecrated the next year. Originally a parish of the Armenian Apostolic Church, an Oriental Orthodox denomination, the last Armenian parish priest left in the late 1930s as the Armenian population in Singapore dwindled. It was designated as a national monument in 1973. Armenian and Oriental Orthodox services are now regularly held at the church.
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The oldest surviving fire station that is in use in Singapore, it also houses the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery which showcases the history of Singaporean firefighting complete with antique fire engines. The station also host open house on every Saturday from 9AM to 9:50AM and 10AM to 10:50AM, in which visitors can book their visits at this link. Walk-in visits for open houses are possible if the booking quota is not full.
Formerly a branch of the ACM, now reborn as a standalone museum dedicated to the exuberantly colourful culture of the Peranakans, the Malay-Chinese and Malay-Indian traders who had a major impact on the Straits Settlements. The three-story museum covers Peranakan weddings, religion and food with the latest in audiovisual gear. The building, a 1912 pastel blue wedding cake built as a school, is also impressive.
MICA Building
This striking Neo-Classical building catches the eye with its multi-coloured window shutters. There's an air-conditioned atrium inside which has a few art galleries and sometimes hosts performances, as part of the larger Ministry of Digital Development and Information. Somewhat fitting use of an old police station.
Once the site of ancient Malay royalty and later a British military base, Fort Canning Park now offers a mix of heritage sites, lush greenery, and panoramic city views. Highlights include the iconic spiral staircase “tree tunnel,” Fort Gate, and several WWII relics.
Singapore's Anglican cathedral and arguably the most impressive looking church in Singapore. Restoration of the historic nave was completed in 2024. In addition to English services, the cathedral also conducts services in Mandarin and Burmese.
Get strapped in and flung upwards with a giant rubber band at 200km/h.