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St Paul's Church Melaka

Built in 1521, St. Paul's Church in Malacca is the oldest in Southeast Asia and Malaysia. With a 5-century history, Saint Paul Church Melaka's walls with engraved tombstones, St. Francis Xavier's statue, and bell tower remain. The church was built by Duarte Coelho, a Portuguese captain, for the Virgin Mary in gratitude for saving his life out at sea. Located on the summit of St. Paul's Hill, the ruins of the old church form part of the Malaccan Museum Complex, housing A Famosa fort, Stadthuys, and various other historical edifices. There are souvenir stores located near St Paul's Church complex, and the church is thronged by tourists to click pictures, read the inscriptions on the tombstones, and enjoy the gorgeous view from the hilltop. Read More

Stadthuys is the oldest surviving Dutch building in the East, located in the Red Square area of Melaka. Spread over an area of 49,200 square feet, the iconic red terracotta building once served as the official residence of the Dutch governor and officers. It now houses the History and Ethnography Museum showcasing Malaccan culture and traditions. The word ‘Stadthuys’ means ‘city hall’, and hence, the building is still considered as a very famous city hall by the locals and the public, being one of the oldest buildings of the area in the Dutch colonial architecture. It is a reproduction of the former Stadhuis, town hall of the Frisian town of Hoorn in the Netherlands.Apart from housing the Ethnography Museum, Stadthuys complex also has the Museum of Literature. It depicts the local legends and accounts through map, prints and photographs. Located nearby is another attraction worth visiting - the Tang Beng Swee Clocktower. Read More

The Shore Sky Tower is the tallest building in Melaka, located at the Kampung Bunga Paya Pantai area. Housing an observation deck on the 43rd floor, it offers a breathtaking view up to 50 kilometres on every side with six units of telescopes around the roof and glass deck. The 42nd Level of Tower 1 is the residential and commercial hub with two hotel towers and two residential towers having a shopping gallery at the top and an observation deck at the 43rd Level. The glass floor of the Shore Sky Tower is not for the soft-hearted sending chills down the spine along with a ledge hanging from the building for the adventure lovers. Read More

The Upside Down House located in the Bandar Hill district of Melaka is a two-storey shophouse featuring an inverted version of a modern Malaysian house. Divided into living room, playroom, master bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, it features upside-down furniture and decor. This mini Upside Down House has all the basic amenities and a normal conventional house plan like any other house does, with the furniture hanging down from the walls and all the curtains and rugs mysteriously hung in such a way that it defies all laws of gravity. For those who love taking photos or perhaps even creating both blogs and vlogs, this is the perfect place. Read More

Villa Sentosa Melaka is a traditional Malay house converted into a Malay living museum in Kampung Morten. Positioned near the banks of the Malacca River, it is open to the public as a private museum. The family members give a tour of the house, talking about the diverse family relics and period objects. The word ‘ Sentosa’ stands for peace and harmony and rightly fits the name of the villa. Villa Sentosa is also known as the Malay Living Museum. Read More