The rich colonial heritage of Singapore is clearly visible if you take a boat ride or walk along this river which was once the trade and commerce artery of the city. Colonial buildings stand intact along the banks though many modern buildings have joined them in recent times. A ride in a colonial style boat available throughout the day is a must for visitors here.
The mouth of the river is marked by a statue of the Merlion, the mythical lion headed beast with a fish body that has become the Conference picture postcard symbol of Singapore. Going up the river one will see the bridges that lead to Empress Place where the Victoria Concert Hall is located. This hall which regularly holds classical concerts these days was named in honor of Queen Victoria.
Located on top of a hill behind the Singapore History Museum is the beautiful green area of Fort Canning. In the olden days this hill was known as the Forbidden Hill. Javanese relics belonging to the 14th century Majapahit Empire have been found here. The shrine of Sultan Iskandar Shah, the last ruler of the old kingdom of Singapura is also located here. The hill is sacred for the Malays. These days the hill is a common venue for outdoor art events like ballets and dramas.
The mouth of the river is marked by a statue of the Merlion, the mythical lion headed beast with a fish body that has become the Conference picture postcard symbol of Singapore. Going up the river one will see the bridges that lead to Empress Place where the Victoria Concert Hall is located. This hall which regularly holds classical concerts these days was named in honor of Queen Victoria.
Located on top of a hill behind the Singapore History Museum is the beautiful green area of Fort Canning. In the olden days this hill was known as the Forbidden Hill. Javanese relics belonging to the 14th century Majapahit Empire have been found here. The shrine of Sultan Iskandar Shah, the last ruler of the old kingdom of Singapura is also located here. The hill is sacred for the Malays. These days the hill is a common venue for outdoor art events like ballets and dramas.
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