by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Religious
Singapore’s oldest Catholic place of worship, this cathedral was built between 1843 and 1847. It was administered by French Missionary Father Jean-Marie Beurel, who also established the Convent of the Holy infant Jesus and St. Joseph’s Institution....
by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Parks & Gardens
One of the only two rain forests in the world that are within city limits, Bukit Timah was established as a reserve in Singapore in 1883 to protect the native biodiversity. Today, about 410 acres (164 ha) of the verdant rain forest, which once covered the entire...
by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Museums
Home to over 1600 artifacts that trace the history of the varied cultures and civilizations of Asia, the second wing of the Asian Civilizations Museum is housed in the Empress Place Building. Named in honor of Queen Victoria and completed in 1867, the Palladian...
by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Religious
The Armenian Church of St. Gregory the illuminator was the first permanent place of Christian worship in Singapore. The church was built in 1835 and the spire was added later, in 1850. It was able to seat a congregation of only 50 people, a reflection of the minority...
by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Famous Districts
Located within the smallest of Singapore’s ethnic quarters, this street acquired its name from the Arab merchants who settled here when they came to trade in the 19th-century. The vibrant colors of Arab Street are striking. It is a maze of shops that sell all...
