City: Colonial District/Civic District
Top Things to do in Colonial District/Civic District
5 Architectural Buildings in Colonial District/Civic District That You Shouldn't Miss
The Singapore cityscape looks like it was ripped from the pages of a science fiction comic book. If you’re hungry for a true Singapore experience, sample the myriad street foods or take a cultural cooking class. The Botanic Gardens and the Gardens By the Bay offer a slice of horticultural heaven, and the observation deck of the Sands SkyPark makes you feel like you’re high above the clouds. The banks and walkways along the Singapore River bustle with local activity.
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1. National Gallery Singapore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,276 reviews
Situated in the heart of Singapore’s Civic District, National Gallery Singapore oversees the largest public collection of modern art in Southeast Asia. Housed in two beautifully restored national monuments – City Hall and former Supreme Court – are impeccably curated exhibitions that reveal the region’s cultural legacy and art histories. Come visit the Gallery today and discover Singapore and Southeast Asia’s rich heritage through stunning modern art masterpieces.
Reviewed By ahdrahm - Singapore, Singapore
The National Gallery at the Old Supreme Court displayed a huge myriad of Asian art pieces and the amazing colonial interior and exterior. I absolutely loved the choir in the old court room and the extensive collection of Javanese and Southeast Asian pieces throughout the museum. Would visit again, definitely.
2. City Hall Building
3. Old Supreme Court Building
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
Supreme Court
Reviewed By ChristopherE159 - Truro, United Kingdom
The former City Hall and Supreme Court Building are effectively one attraction! The first thing that strikes one about this attraction is the stunning architecture. We took advantage of one of the free guided tours to gain the maximum information about this beautiful building so sensitively modernised and adapted. It retains many original features and the architectural brief is carefully explained by the excellent guide. So interesting was the tour that our one hour tour quickly became, with our permission, a two hour tour! There is so much to see it deserves this amount of time at least to fully appreciate the extent of the building. The views from the top over Marina Bay and the Padang are amazing! A genuinely fascinating visit!
4. Central Fire Station
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4.0 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By K4397AYjenniferk
We touched down in Singapore and rushed to visit the open house of the central fire station. They showed how to operate the hoses, gave briefings on the background of the firefighter's routine, etc. The museum is interactive and has lots of information and things to touch and feel. Esp good for my young kids who loved the exhibits and playing with the water spray.
5. Dalhousie Obelisk
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 39 reviews
It is believed that the design was modelled after “Cleopatra’s Needle” on the Thames Embankment in London, which might explain the British influences in its tall, needle-like architectural structure.
