As treasures of Singapore’s past, there is a range of beautifully designed buildings that display striking colonial architecture. Well preserved for the enthusiastic tourist, these historical monuments are sprinkled throughout the city and stand out as pearls among the ultra modern cityscape of Singapore. Inspired by Sir Stamford Raffles himself several public buildings and mansions are reminders of the nation’s colonial period. These are evidence of the rich history of this nation.
The Singapore River marks an ideal point in starting one’s tour in viewing the many statues, monuments, buildings and museums that this nation has grandly inherited from its colonial past. The river itself was used as a main artery for commerce and trade by the British. Today plenty of classical buildings of Victorian and Romanian architecture lace the river banks exuding the charm of Singapore’s yesteryears.
A river boat tour is an ideal adventure to undertake if you are keen on viewing these colonial treasures at ease. The ride begins in Clarke Quay and takes approximately 30 minutes. Watch the plethora of colonial reminders nestled among modern sky scrapers as you sit comfortably in a traditional historic bumboat which itself was used to navigate up and down the river during the colonial times.
Specific sites that must not be missed include the Anderson and Cavenag Bridges that was built in 1869, the Empress Place built in honour of Queen Victoria, the City Hall, Raffles Place MRT and the Victoria Theatre. A dark bronze statue of Samford Raffles is located nearby and if you are keen on seeing the white marble version of this statue drop by the Empress Place building that was built in 1865. This colonial work of Art which was once a court house is now being refurbished to make a part of the Asian Civilizations Museum.
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