City: Singapore
Top Things to do in Singapore
The 10 Best Architectural Buildings in Singapore, Singapore
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.
Restaurants in Singapore
1. NUS Baba House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
NUS Baba House is a heritage house which exhibits the Straits Chinese material culture in a domestic context, providing the unique experience of visiting a Straits Chinese family home dating back to the early 20th century. It facilitates research and learning about the history, culture and evolution of the Peranakan community, as well as architectural traditions, urban changes and conservation efforts in Singapore. The gallery on the third floor hosts temporary exhibitions encouraging discourses on cultural encounters, hybridity and their contemporary implications in Singapore and beyond. - English Heritage Tours Tuesday – Friday, 10am - Mandarin Heritage Tour : First Monday of each month, 10am Self-guided Visit: Saturday, 1.30pm / 2.15pm / 3.15pm / 4pm
Reviewed By katjak109 - Singapore, Singapore
I have been living in Singapore for a while now, but only recently managed to visit NUS Baba House. One of the reasons why I had put it off was that guided tours are only taking place during the week, when I am at work. However, I would highly recommend it also on a self-guided visit during the weekend like I ended up going to in the end. The house is beautifully restored bringing Peranakan heritage to life in its original setting. Even if the visit is self-guided, a short introduction will be given and several volunteer stewards are stationed around the house to answer questions. Actually the one piece of advice I would give is: do ask questions! We learnt so much about the house, the inhabitants and what life was like in a Peranakan household by talking to them. The volunteers were super knowledgeable and had so many interesting stories to share. A big thank you to them!
2. Parkview Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Described as imposing and monumental, the open plaza of Parkview Square is surrounded by sculptures and statues, with an impressive number of bronze effigies of famous historical characters.
Reviewed By Z469UNjulied - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
If your a fan of art deco you will love this place. The interior & exterior are stunning with fabulous photo opportunities . Like the other travellers we found this place completely by accident amd are very glad we did. We were actually looking for the Raffles building but found this first . Dont miss seeing this place if you get chance but I think its really a place for adults rather than young children .
3. 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.
4. Sands Expo and Convention Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By stourism1 - Dhaka City, Bangladesh
It was wonderful experience and the convention center is nice and well organized connected with MBS hotel, Casino and Shopping mall.
5. Chesed-El Synagogue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Kim025Singapore - Singapore, Singapore
I went on a guided tour arranged by National Monument Board. This beautiful building was built in 1905 by Mr Manasseh Meyer. A.J. Bidwell of Swan and Maclaren, designed it in the late Renaissance style. The facade features ornate floral plasterwork. At the entrance is a three-arched carriage porch. There are large arched windows throughout the building. In the interior there are arks which are oriented westwards to face Jerusalem. The Torah scrolls are stored in the arks which is a form of decorated receptacles. In the middle of the prayer hall is the bimah, a podium from where the rabbi leads the congregational prayers.
6. Peranakan Houses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By JeffLeong - Singapore, Singapore
After our lunch at Hjh Maimunah Restaurant in Joo Chiat Road, we walked to Kim Choo Kueh Chang in Joo Chiat Place to buy Nyonya dumplings and desserts. From there, we headed back to Joo Chiat Road and continued our walk to the area around Koon Seng Road to see the picturesque Peranakan houses. A few of the offices and shops along Joo Chiat Road have been restored to their lovely Peranakan heritage. But it is the buildings in the vicinity of Koon Seng Road that showcase the Peranakan houses with their lively, lovely and colourful facades and accent wall tiles. The efforts to detail the architectural facades and windows are worth a visit. The palette of complementary colours and shades is Instagramable. A visit in the cool early morning or late afternoon will provide nice facade lighting. We went after lunch and it was hot. Fortunately, clouds helped scatter the harsh sunlight. There are a few other nearby lanes that we did not explore and will do so in another visit.
7. City Hall Building
8. 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!
9. Masjid Yusof Ishak
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
10. Central Fire Station
Overall Ratings
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.
