Excursion tour in Singapore City. Top architecture - monuments, castles, temples and palaces

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Any guide of Singapore City would be incomplete without a review of its most impressive architecture monuments - Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands, Supreme Court, Victoria Theatre, . It’s difficult to overestimate their historical and cultural importance for Singapore. The style and architecture of any of these landmarks are worth a visit when you are on vacation in Singapore City. However, you can virtually visit any of these wonderful monuments without leaving your comfortable chair. For that purpose, simply 'fly' over the 3D model of Singapore City that was created by OrangeSmile and GoogleEarth. All you need to do is to click the video on this page.

Singapore Flyer, Singapore

Location on the map: Singapore Flyer on the map

Facts:

» The Singapore Flyer reaches a height of 55-storey building with a total height of 165 m.
» The Singapore Flyer is 30 m higher than the London Eye.
» The Singapore Flyer has been the world's tallest Ferris wheel until March 2014, when Las Vegas ride was put in action. It’s 2 meters higher than the Singapore Flyer.
» The wheel diameter is 150 m. The wheel itself is embedded in a three-story terminal building housing shops, bars and restaurants.
» Each of 28 air-conditioned cabins can accommodate 28 passengers.
» Full rotation of the wheel takes 28 minutes.

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Location on the map: Marina Bay Sands on the map

Facts:

» Marina Bay Sands is the hotel and casino on the shore of Marina Bay in Singapore.
» The complex includes three 55-storey towers of 200 meters topped with a large terrace in a gondola that contains the pool and garden area of 12,400m2.
» The hotel has 2,561 hotel rooms, an exhibition center, a museum, two large theaters, seven restaurants, and two ice rinks.
» The hotel was designed by architect Moshe Safdie, who was inspired by the deck of cards. Design of the hotel was approved by masters of Feng Shui.
» The hotel complex is situated in the city center at a distance of 3 kilometers from downtown.

Supreme Court, Singapore

Location on the map: Supreme Court on the map

Facts:

» The Supreme Court building was completed in 2005. It’s fundamentally different from the old building constructed in Victorian style, as it represents modern high-tech style.
» The appearance of the new building has been thoroughly thought out in order to show the idea of transparency in the judicial system.
» That’s why the lining is of translucent Portuguese marble and the inner entrance, stairs and elevator shafts are constructed mainly of glass.
» Today the building houses 12 civil, 8 criminal, and 3 appellate courts.
» The Court of Appeal is located on the eighth floor of the building apparently executed in form of a disk. This architectural detail isn’t accidental. The disc towering over the building is a modern interpretation of the dome that decorates the Old Supreme Court, but also symbolizes the impartiality of the judiciary.

Victoria Theatre, Singapore

Location on the map: Victoria Theatre on the map

Facts:

» The Victoria Theatre built in 1861 is the complex of buildings of the Concert Hall and Theatre.
» The Theatre consists of two buildings constructed in Victorian style 40 years one after another.
» These buildings are connected to each other with the clock tower; they are considered the most striking examples of colonial architecture in Singapore.
» In 1992, both buildings were awarded the status of a national monument to the country.
» Currently the theater and concert hall regularly host classical music concerts, dramatic and dance performances.

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More to see in Singapore City

Singapore is the location of numerous monuments of the colonial era. Parliament House is a striking example of it. It was built in 1827; the mansion was originally owned by a wealthy merchant. Later the building housed the court, and it became the residence of the country’s parliament only in 1965. During your walk through the city one can see large number of unusual sculptures and monuments, each of which has its own original story. Thus, in Merlion Park you will find an interesting statue called "Sea Lion". The sculpture depicts an unusual animal with lion's head and the body of the fish. It is believed that this unusual monument protects the city from storms and other water disasters. The territory of the city is divided into several national quarters, in each of which you can find not only interesting sights, but also national restaurants and shops. Chinatown is the location of the famous Sri Mariamman temple. People come to the shrine to admire its luxurious design as well as to watch the yogis who perform the most incredible exercises in the square in front of the temple. From a historical point of view Chijimes Chapel Hall is a truly interesting structure. Several centuries ago the beautiful building housed a monastery. In the beginning of the 20th century a beautiful Gothic chapel was built near the architectural complex. Currently Chijimes Hall regularly hosts theatrical performances, musical concerts and other celebrations. Among the newer architectural … Read further

Excursion tour in Singapore City. Top architecture - monuments, castles, temples and palaces

Singapore Flyer, Singapore

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Supreme Court, Singapore

Victoria Theatre, Singapore

Plan your own tour over Singapore City on the monuments map

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