 Heritage Buildings of Singapore
Heritage Buildings of Singapore (8 July 2006)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
Let me tell you this: it is not true that Singapore has torn down all its heritage buidings. Despite the general perception, there are more Heritage Buildings in Singapore than many other older cities in Asia. Unlike some cities that keep everything and maintain none, in Singapore we are selective of what we intend to cherish and treasure, and we maintain these well.
Yes, it is true that in the headlong rush to be modern, we have made our streets spick-and-span. So we were accused of having swept away all the Asian charm and character. It's no fault to want to be clean and tidy. We are still Asian at heart. But if you want an Asia with grime on the wall, there's plenty already.
On this page, I want to celebrate all the heritage buildings and heritage institutions of Singapore, tell you their story, and correct the misconception that everything heritage in Singapore is lost and gone. Check out also the list of Museums in Singapore
- AIA Tanjong Pagar
Pre-war building in the Chinatown-Tanjong Pagar part of downtown.
- Bugis Village
Restored shophouses along Rochor Road.
- Capitol Building
Historic building that was one of the first air-conditioned theatres in Singapore.
- Central Fire Station
Oldest existing fire station in Singapore.
- Changi Murals
Murals depicting Biblical themes created by World War II prisoner-of-war at Changi Prison.
- CHIJMES
The former Church of the Holy Infant Jesus Middle Education School, today an entertainment centre.
- City Hall
Imposing structure on St Andrew's Road.
- Clifford Pier
Historic pier next to Collyer Quay in the Financial District of downtown Singapore.
- Cupolas of Fort Canning
Historic structures built by George Coleman at Fort Canning.
- Eu Yan Sang
Chinese medical hall in Chinatown.
- Former Attorney-General's Chambers
Historic civic building now part of the Parliament House Complex.
- Fort Canning
British fort on the small hill in southeastern Singapore.
- Fort Canning Archaeological Excavation Site
- Fort Canning Centre
Former British army barracks now used for performing arts.
- Fort Canning Lighthouse
Lighthouse on Fort Canning Hill, first lit in 1903.
- Fort Siloso
Defense fortress on Sentosa Island.
- Fort Pasir Panjang
Also called Labrador Battery, one of the 11 coastal artillery forts built by the British.
- Gates of Fort Canning
Entrance to Fort Canning.
- Hwa Chong Institution
Chinese junior college with a historic main building.
- Hotel 1929
Boutique hotel housed in an elegant row of townhouses along Keong Saik Road.
- House of Tan Yeok Nee
One of the four grand mansions of 19th century Singapore.
- Jinricksha Station
Former depot for rickshas in Singapore.
- Lau Pa Sat
Former wet market in the Financial District of downtown Singapore.
- Macdonald House
Historic building on Orchard Road.
- Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hall
Family service centre named after the father of modern India.
- Malay Heritage Centre
Malay cultural centre housed in the former Istana Kampong Glam, the old sultan's palace.
- MICA Building
The old Hill Street police station, now a arts centre.
- National Archives of Singapore
- New Majestic Hotel
Row of 1928 townhouses turned into a boutique hotel.
- Old Supreme Court Building
One of the most handsome buildings in Singapore.
- Police Heritage Centre
- Raffles Hotel
One of the most famous hotels in the Orient.
- Reflections at Bukit Chandu
- Sally Port, Fort Canning
Hidden doorway at Fort Canning.
- SCCCI Building
Building that blends the Oriental with the Western architectural styles.
- Sculpture Square
Centre for contemporary three-dimensional art, housed in the former Middle Road Methodist Church building.
- St George's Church
Red-brick Anglican church that was established for the British troops.
- St James Power Station
The first coal-fired power station now refurbished as a nightlife entertainment venue.
- Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
- Teochew Cultural Centre
- Tan Teck Guan Building
Historic building within the Singapore General Hospital.
- The Fullerton Hotel
Luxury hotel housed in the former Singapore General Post Office building.
- The Majestic
Historic theatre building along Eu Tong Sen Street in Chinatown.
- The Ogilvy Centre
Neoclassical office building along Robinson Road.
- The Scarlet Hotel
Boutique hotel at the junction of Erskine Road and Ann Siang Road.
- Thong Chai Medical Institution
Chinese charity medical centre.
- Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
The former Singapore Town Hall now a theatre.
- Ying Fo Fui Kun
Oldest Chinese clan association in Singapore.
- Yue Hwa Building
Six-storey emporium of Chinese products in the Singapore Chinatown.
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