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CHIJMES
Having undergone a spectacular facelift as a national heritage site, CHIJMES (pronounced “chimes”) is now a popular dining, shopping and entertainment site. CHIJMES Hall, the restored chapel, provides a breath-taking backdrop for musicals, recitals, theatrical performances and weddings.

Open: Food and beverage outlets: 11am till late (daily). Shops and boutiques: 11am - 10pm (daily). Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25).

Dalhousie Obelisk
In harmony with the historic Singapore River area at Empress Place, this stately monument was built to commemorate the visit to Singapore in 1850 by Marquis Dalhousie, Governor-General of India.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk across Cavenagh Bridge.

Istana
Care to meet the President in his home? If you’re lucky, you just might! The Istana (or “palace” in Malay) is the official residence of the President of Singapore and just five times a year, its gates are open to members of the public.

Open: Accessible to the public only on selected dates of the year. Please click here for the latest updates. Getting There: Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut Station (NS24) and walk across Orchard Road.

Lau Pa Sat
Built in 1894, Lau Pa Sat is the largest remaining Victorian filigree cast-iron structure in Southeast Asia. Located in the heart of Singapore's business district, the former wet market has been restored and is now a favourite food centre of the locals, offering a wide and affordable variety of local food.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk towards Robinson Road.

Merlion Park
The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.

Old Parliament House and the Elephant Statue
What do government and art have in common? The Old Parliament House, for one. Designed and built by George Coleman as a colonial mansion in 1827, Singapore's oldest government building has been renamed and re-launched as The Arts House.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk across Cavenagh Bridge.

Parliament House
Fancy entering Parliament for a day? All Parliament sittings are open to the public at Parliament House. During sittings, simultaneous interpretations of the debates (in English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil) are provided.

Open: On sitting days (no appointment necessary). On non-sitting days: By appointment only.Please contact Clerk-of-Parliament. Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk towards North Bridge Road or take SBS Bus 174 from Orchard Road. Alternatively take a train to Raffles Place MRT & walk across Elgin Bridge.

Statues of Sir Stamford Raffles
Sir Stamford Raffles – Singapore’s founder – stands tall and proud in the form of a dark bronze status in front of Victoria Theatre. Its replica, made of pure white polymarble, stands at North Boat Quay, an area commonly known as the Raffles Landing Site.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place MRT Station (EW14/NS26) and walk across Cavenagh Bridge.

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Chinese heroism and nationalism are recurring themes at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.

Open: 9 am - 5 pm (Tuesdays to Sundays. Except Chinese New Year Eve - 9am to 12pm).Closed on Mondays (including public holidays which fall on Mondays, 1st & 2nd days of Chinese New Year and Christmas Day). Getting There: Take the MRT to Toa Payoh (NS19) and board SBS 139 or 145, alight at the 3rd bus stop after the Toa Payoh Bus Interchange.

Supreme Court and City Hall
Built in 1939, the Supreme Court’s Corinthian columns, classic design, and spacious interiors featuring murals by Italian artist, Cavalieri Rodolfo Nolli, make it one of the finest buildings ever built during the British Rule of Singapore.

Open: 8.30am - 5pm (Mon-Fri), 8.30am - 1pm (Sat). Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk along St Andrew's Road towards the Padang.

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