City: Rochor
Top Things to do in Rochor
Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Rochor, Singapore
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1. Abdul Gaffoor Mosque
2. Sultan Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,065 reviews
A century later in 1928, Denis Santry, an architect of Swan and McLaren, employed the Islamic-Saracenic style that combines ideas from Indian and Islamic traditions, designing a Mosque that incorporated the use of minarets and balusters.
Reviewed By papillon1931 - Wellington, New Zealand
The very impressive Masjid Sultan is located near the centre of Kampong Glam and is a magnificent structure. Non-Muslims are made very welcome and although all visitors must be properly attired, robes are available at the mosque counter and are issued on first come first serve basis. There is a series of excellent information panels inside the mosque and very friendly "volunteers" are on hand to provide further information and discussion, if wanted, in a very pleasant environment. Outside the mosque there is a profusion of eateries - well worth a visit.
3. Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
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4.0 based on 549 reviews
Built in 1855 by Tamil labourers, the temple has a South Indian architectural style. The gopuram or tower, a common element in South Indian temple architecture, was built at a height so that it can be seen from a distance.
Reviewed By GroverR - Pensacola, United States
Located in the heart of Little India on Serangoon Road, Sri Veeramakaliamman is the most prominent and popular Hindu Temple. For me Little India is temples and food. I do not know if this is the oldest as some claim but I can assure you it was the most popular. We visited just after seeing Sri Srinivasa and the crowds here were vastly greater. Sri Srinivasa was extremely colorful with a very high Gopuram; however, the details at Sri Veeramakaliamman both inside and out were amazing. The thing that caught my eye here was this was the only Gopuram where the figures had gold features. When the sun hits it, the figures sparkle. The other part was the detail inside was much more exquisite and decorative. Sri Veeramakaliamman is to Hindu temples as Baroque/Rococo is to European churches. Its dripping in figures and symbols. I must confess that I really did not understand it all; however, for the cultural and enjoyment value, this is the best Hindu temple to visit and our favorite in Singapore
4. Kuan Yin Thong Hood Cho Temple
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4.0 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By CandaceT145 - Singapore, Singapore
This temple is visited by local and tourists and always crowded. It is good to give thank for the good things that happened/ going to happen in our life and pray for good health, career and children etc. There are vendors outside the temple selling flowers, joss sticks for offerings. Some people will also meditate/ Chant prayed in this temple. Highly recommended but the tourists need to be respectful of the people praying there.
5. Sri Krishnan Temple
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4.0 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By GauravC697 - New Delhi, India
A temple dedicated to Lord Krishnan the incarnation of Lord Vishnu on the Waterloo street...awesome architecture..quite colorful..
6. Masjid Abdul Gafoor
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4.0 based on 54 reviews
The only one of its kind in the Islamic world, the first thing you’ll notice is the sundial decorating the main entrance, which has 25 rays decorated with Arabic calligraphy denoting the names of 25 chosen prophets.
Reviewed By rasheed167 - Bengaluru, India
A very peaceful and colorful Mosque near my locality, the Little India in Singapore. A well maintained Mosque it is.
7. St Joseph's Church
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4.0 based on 70 reviews
An architectural marvel structured in the form of a Latin cross, you’ll enjoy the beautifully crafted stained glass windows here at St Joseph’s Church.
8. Malabar Mosque
9. Maghain Aboth Synagogue
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3.5 based on 20 reviews
Learn about Singapore’s early Jewish settlers at the Maghain Aboth Synagogue. Constructed in 1878, the Maghain Aboth, which means Shield of Our Fathers, is the oldest Jewis building in Southeast Asia.
Reviewed By elliotts768 - Montreal, Canada
I just read a review by POODW who gave a review not worthy of bothering to post.He stated that it was the most unfriendly synagogue he had ever been to Where did this man wake up. He must have gone there looking for a pat on the back because he attended. Well, we have been there twice in the last few years, and each time I was greeted by somebody . And as a tourist, looking for a sense of home away from home, I got what I wanted, a Saturday service. The warm handshakes later , the greeting from others who are regular as well as regular seasonal, was more than welcoming, and I am still in contact with them years later. This was all a bonus and made for a lovely extended morning at least until 2 pm. The best part. Was this time my hotel was actually just behind the building so I did not require transport. The rabbi, is a very genuine fellow, warm and welcoming, and the guest speaker who happened to be there was interesting and informative. Many people at the place were tourists and everybody was interested in each other. A great place, and I / we look forward to coming back.
