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Your base for exploring this destination is the city of Singapore. For travel information about Singapore, go to Singapore Travel Guide. If planning a trip to Singapore, view the Singapore Budget Accommodation Map to find a suitable place to spend the night.

The City Hall of Singapore is an imposing structure along Saint Andrew's Road. Its address is St Andrew's Road, Singapore 178958. The City Hall building faces the Padang, with St Andrew's Cathedral on its left, and the Old Supreme Court Building on its right.

The Singapore City Hall Building is one of the major landmarks of Singapore. The building was designed by two architects of the municipal government, A. Gordans and F.D. Meadows. Construction began in 1926, and the City Hall was completed in 1929. It was originally known as the Municipal Building, and later as City Council. The most impressive characteristic of the City Hall is the corinthian colonnade on the front side of the building, with its grand staircase going up to the front door.



Front façade of the City Hall with its grand staircase and elegant corinthian colonnade of composite columns.


The City Hall has witnessed many historical moments in Singapore's history. It was on the grand staircase that Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the surrender of Singapore by the Japanese General Itagaki on 12 September 1945. And it was also here, 14 years later, in 1959, that Lee Kuan Yew declared Singapore's independence from Great Britain. National Day Parades are often carried out in front of the steps of City Hall.

Despite having a City Hall, the city of Singapore does not have a mayor or even a City Council. The City Council and the Rural Board were abolished in 1959, and with that, the role of the mayor disappeared. In its place are five Community Development Councils, or CDCs, namely Central Singapore, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest, established in 1997. The CDCs are not elected bodies, rather each of them consists of 12 to 80 members appointed by the People's Association Chairman or Deputy Chairman. Each of the five CDCs is headed by a mayor.



View of the City Hall from the Padang, with the old Supreme Court building on its right. The new Supreme Court building, with its distinctive circular top, is at the background.

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Find Local Tours in Singapore

In a pricey destination such as Singapore, it is often more worthwhile to use a tour operator. Here are some local tours of Singapore which you may want to consider. They will save you time and expense having to go there yourself. As an independent traveler, you should select the tours you need to fit your own schedule. The tours are arranged by Viator, a big and reputable tour organisation, so you can peace of mind when placing your booking.

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