Anderson Bridge is a vehicular bridge that spans across the Singapore River. It is located near the river’s mouth in the Downtown Core Planning Area of Singapore’s Central Area. The bridge was completed in 1910, and was named after the Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner for the Federated Malay States (1904–1911), Sir John Anderson
The Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall is a complex of two buildings and a clock tower joined together by a common corridor and is located in the civic district of Singapore. On 6 February 1919, a statue of Stamford Raffles by T. Woolner was moved from the Padang to the front of the memorial hall. The Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall was gazetted as a national monument on 14 February 1992.
Chinese Garden, also commonly known as Jurong Gardens, is a park in Jurong East, Singapore. Built in 1975 and designed by Prof. Yuen-chen Yu, an architect from Taiwan, the Chinese Garden’s concept is based on Chinese gardening art. The garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping. It is connected to the adjacent Japanese Garden by a bridge
Haw Par Villa is a Chinese mythological theme park in Singapore, located along Pasir Panjang Road. The park contains over 1,000 statues and 150 giant dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese folklore, legends, history and illustrations of various aspects of Confucianism. The attractions include statues of the Laughing Buddha and the Goddess of Mercy
Cavenagh Bridge is the only suspension bridge and one of the oldest bridges in Singapore, spanning the lower reaches of the Singapore River in the Downtown Core. Opened in 1870, it is the oldest bridge in Singapore that exists in its original form. Cavenagh Bridge is currently a pedestrian bridge, with lighting added in the 1990s to accentuate its architectural features at nightfall.
Singapore’s first suspension footbridge was built in 1998. The bridge spans the Geylang River and allows residents of Tanjong Rhu to cross over to the National Stadium. Singapore’s first suspension footbridge was officially opened by Koo Tsai Kee, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Defence on Tuesday, 4 August 1998.
The MICA building, with all of its 911 windows painted in a myriad of colours like green, red, yellow and blue, is sure to catch your eye as you explore the Civic District trail. Its vibrant exterior and revamped internal space makes it the ideal venue for large-scale exhibitions and performances. It was gazetted as a national monument and given a new lease of life in 1998
Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. Developed by Las Vegas Sands, it is billed as the world’s most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion, including cost of the prime land. The complex is topped by a 340m-long SkyPark with a 150m infinity swimming pool, set on top of the world’s largest public cantilevered platform
Alkaff Bridge (Singapore’s ArtBridge) is a pedestrian bridge in Singapore. It spans the Singapore River at Robertson Quay, located in the Singapore River planning area within the Central Area, Singapore’s Central Business District. The steel truss bridge is 55 metres in length and weighs about 230 tonnes. It is shaped like a tongkang, and is situated near the former Alkaff Quay.
Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore, located within the Singapore River Planning Area. The quay is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River and Boat Quay. Clarke Quay was named after Sir Andrew Clarke, Singapore’s second Governor who played a key role in positioning Singapore as the main port for the Malay states of Perak, Selangor and Sungei Ujong.
The Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, with its circular design and tiered seating, is an ideal open-air venue for medium to large-scale performances. Its location along a 300-m stretch of waterfront property, along Marina Bay, provides an amazing setting surrounded by water almost on three sides. Architecturally unique, twin sails cover the performing area for protection of the stage.
The Fountain of Wealth is listed by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the largest fountain in the world. It is located in one of Singapore’s largest shopping malls, Suntec City. During certain periods of the day, the fountain is turned off and visitors are invited to walk around a mini fountain at the centre of the fountain’s base for good luck.
