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Chijmes
 Formerly a convent, CHIJMES is a
unique blend of historical architecture and
modern restoration. The Gothic chapel,
erected in 1890, is a showcase of
plasterwork, delicate wall frescoes and
stained glass. Aside from the chapel,
CHIJMES also boasts the Caldwell House (the
oldest free-standing house in Singapore)
with a sunken forecourt, waterfalls and
fountains. The grounds of CHIJMES are home
to art galleries, boutiques, and a lavish
selection of fine dining restaurants wine
bars and cafes.
Getting there
Take the MRT to city Hall (C2).
Alternatively, take SBS bus 7, 14 or 16 from
Orchard Road.
Civilian War
Memorial
This lies between between Raffles city
Complex and Marina Square. This 67-metre
high landmark symbolizes the four main races
and the lives lost during the Japanese
occupation in Singapore.
Getting there
Take the MRT to City Hall (C2).
Krajni War Memorial
Located off Woodland, the Kranji War
Memorial is the final resting place of
thousands of Allied troops who died in
Southeast Asia during World War II. A
register containing names of the war's
soldiers is available for inspection. Kranji
is also where past Presidents of Singapore
are buried.
Getting there
Take SBS bus 170 from Rochor Road.
Merlion Park
This park is on the Fullerton Road (near the
mouth of Singapore River) Located across
from Fullerton Square, the Merlion (half
lion, half fish) is the ubiquitous tourism
symbol of Singapore.
Getting there
Walk towards the Esplanade from Raffles
Place MRT (CI).
Alternatively, take TIBS bus 167 or 182 from
Orchard Road.
Parliament House
and the Elephant Statue
Formerly a stately two-story mansion
designed and built by George Coleman known
as 'Court House', the parliament House was
constructed in 1827. It is Singapore's
oldest government building and home of the
Republic's parliament, with a bronze
elephant (a gift from King Chulalongkorn
of Siam in 1871) fronting it.
Getting there
Walk across Cavenagh Bridge from Raffles
Place MRT (CI).
Raffles Hotel
Built in 1887, the Raffles Hotel is the most
famous landmark to carry the name of
Singapore's founder and is one of the great
19th century hotels in the world.
The hotel is famous for its Singapore Sling,
its shopping arcade of 70 shops, a museum
with Raffles Hotel memorabilia, the Jubilee
Hall, where musical and drama performances
are held regularly, and the prestigious
Raffles Culinary Academy. As Somerset
Maugham once wrote, "Raffles
(hotel) stands for all the fables of the
exotic East".
Getting there
Head towards Beach Road from city Hall MRT
(CI).
Statues of sir
Stamford Raffles
The outpost that Raffles founded in 1819 has
two statues to his memory. the first one, a
dark bronze cast which was officially
unveiled in 1887, stands outside the
Victoria Theatre. Second statue cast in
pure-white poly marble was erected in 1972
on the banks of the Singapore River to mark
his landing site.
Getting there
Walk towards Cavenagh Bridge from Raffles
Place MRT (C I).
Supreme Court and
City Hall
Dating from 1939, this classical building
with stout Corinthian column is one of the
last colonial constructions in the city
area. No less impressive is the huge flight
of steps beneath the colonnade of the next
monumental structure - the City Hall. It was
the setting for the Japanese surrender at
the end of World War II. Don't forget to
pick up your "Guide to the supreme
court" and visit the Multimedia Gallery
where visitors can view presentations on the
Singapore Judiciary as well as the Supreme
Court Open House cum Exhibition.
Getting there
Walk towards the Padang along St. Andrew's
Road from City Hall MRT (C2).
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