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Old Hill Street Police Station

An architectural marvel, the Old Hill Street Police Station is a famed neo-Renaissance building of the former police station in Singapore. Located in the Central Area of Singapore's Central Business District, the building is popular for the techni-coloured shutters - the 927 painted windows with an array of radiant colours is a popular spot among photography enthusiasts and art lovers. Formerly MICA Building, the Old Hill Street Police Station houses a string of well-known commercial art galleries. Home to the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth coupled with the Ministry of Communications and Information, and the MICA Building Art Galleries was honoured as a national monument on the 18th of December, 1998. The MICA Building was formerly known as the Old Hill Street Police Station. In 1999, the name was changed to MITA Building, only to be changed again in 2004 into MICA Building. Finally, in 2012, after the ministries were replaced, the MICA Building reverted to its first name and was again known as the Old Hill Street Police Station. Read More

Orchidville is one of the public farms at Kranji Farms in the northern part of the city. The largest orchid farm in Singapore, it showcases many varieties of the orchid on 43 hectares of land occupying the Mandai Agrotechnology Park. Initially, just a cultivator and supplier of orchids around different parts of Singapore, Orchidville has grown to harvest more than 20 vegetables in their 15 greenhouses. It includes salad greens such as iceberg lettuce and kale, and local vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, spring onions, etc. All their vegetables are cultivated in a pesticide and fertiliser free environment, where the produce is fresh and free of chemical preservatives. Orchidville also specialises in a unique farm-to-table experience in their in-house restaurant Forrest, where the food served is all locally produced at the farm. Orchidville is a must-visit if you're planning to make a trip to Kranji Farms. Read More

The Padang is an open expanse field located within the Downtown Core of Central Area of Singapore. The Padang, which translates into 'Field' in Malay, has its own share of history. Today, owing to its central location and historical importance, the Padang is a popular venue for events (including the Singapore National Day Parade), recreational activities and sports. On one side of it lies the Singapore Recreation Club and on the other lies the Singapore Cricket Club. Some of the games played here include football, rugby, hockey, line dancing, and cricket. Neighboured by important landmarks such as the Old Supreme Court Building, Andrew's Cathedral and the City Hall MRT Station, the Padang gained inspiration from the concept of a field called 'Maidan', which has Persian and Indian roots dating back to the 9th century. In the 1920's, the Padang was also used as a field to exercise horses. Later, it became the venue of sporting activities during New Year's. Some prominent events like the first National Day Parade, in 1966, Singapore's Golden Jubilee in 2015 and so on have been celebrated here. It had been decided since 1966 that the National Day Parade would be celebrated at the Padang for every five years. Read More

The gorgeous Palawan Beach on Sentosa Island is one of the best family beaches in Singapore with fine white sand, the clear blue water and the warm, cosy atmosphere. Out of the three beaches in Sentosa - Siloso, Tanjong and Palawan - the latter is often considered to be the most relaxing and is the only one that is kid-friendly. The name "Palawan" was most probably derived from the Malay word "Pahlwan", which means warrior. This exotic beach was originally a reef, referred to as the Serembu Palawan. However, after land reclamation, it was renamed as Pulau Palawan, or simply, Palawan. Apart from being a swimmer's paradise, the scenic Palawan Beach is home to a variety of places ideal for children and adults.The Palawan Beach grants access to a suspension bridge which connects it with the southernmost tip of Continental Asia. The panoramic view of the Sentosa Island offered by the two viewing towers at this spectacular beach is absolutely breathtaking. The beach bars and shacks offer drinks and food from mid-morning to late evenings, serving as a great place to enjoy this scenic beach from. There are several shops around the Palawan Beach area that sell fascinating trinkets, the perfect way to commemorate the trip to this coastal utopia. Read More

Spread along the northeastern coast of Singapore, the Pasir Ris Park is a tranquil 70-hectare waterside park, ideal for a fun day with family. Apart from the usual activities like water sports, cycling, gardening, peaceful Pasir Ris is known for the 6-hectare mangrove forest boardwalk. There are also 65 barbecue pits (bookable and payable on the official website), making it one of the most popular picnic spots in the country. The park's name is derived from the Malay word "Pasir Ris" which means "beach-bolt rope" meaning a narrow beach. The beauty of the mangrove forests can be explored through the boardwalk and the multiple walking trails. The mangrove forest houses the three-storey bird-watching tower beckoning nature lovers to explore and get close to its inhabitants. Another major highlight of Pasir Ris Park is overnight camping, the permission for which has to be pre-obtained from the National Parks Board of Singapore. The families with young ones in tow can have a fun time at the playground, which is touted to be the largest in the country. Read More

Standing tall on North Bridge Road, Parkview Square is one of the grandest and most expensive office buildings in Singapore. Built in an exquisite Art Deco style of architecture, this building houses the Honorary Consulate of Oman, and the embassies of the United Arab Emirates, Austria and Mongolia. It is also nicknamed the Gotham-building because of the striking similarities to the buildings of the fictional city. A floor-to-ceiling 3-storey high wine cellar lies in the lobby marking the presence of the bar and dining space, ATLAS. The ambient floor lights and the comfortable armchairs make this bar a luxuriant experience. The magnificent Parkview Square is home to a contemporary art gallery and museum on its third floor. Outside the building, there are several bronze statues inspired by artists such as Salvador Dali, Plato and Sun Yat-Sen. The centre of this courtyard is a piece called the Golden Crane Statue, which depicts a crane in pre-flight mode, craving to go back to its homeland, China. The crane itself points towards China as well. The Parkview Square building is a beautiful building and an absolute extravagant sight. Even if you decide to not go inside the building, the courtyard is also an experience of a different sort. Read More

The Parliament House of Singapore is an important and significant landmark of the city. Situated in the municipal district of Downtown Core, it is a public and cultural building that has been in function since 1999 and open to public proceedings. The Parliament building is designed in resemblance to a contemporary architectural manifestation of stateliness and authority. The highlight of Singapore's Parliament House is the grand entrance hall - featuring a curved marble wall and flanked by two swweeping staircases that lead to the main chamber. The proceedings of the Parliament House is open to the public. Also called a New Parliament house, the building was officially opened on the 4th of October, 1999 at the cost of SGD 115.2 Million. The Public Works Department designed the Parliament House which consists of three additional, new blocks - Chamber Block, Front BLock, and Public Block. It is built in conformity with a prison shaped top designed by President Ong Teng Cheong, which is believed to be a modernist take on the original, conventional dome. The Parliament encourages educational tours and sessions for students. Apart from this, it has a tiny shop/store that sells different kinds of parliamentary souvenirs and publications that contribute to the work and development of the Parliament. There is another visitor centre called the Pearl Connect, that lets its visitors learn about the different facets of the Parliament. Read More

Partners & Mucciaccia

Partners and Mucciaccia is an art gallery that provides space to artists who work on images through innovation and create an extraordinary adventure and constantly emphasize the art. The Gallery opened in 2006 and slowly made its way through the countries and is now in Singapore, since 2012. It focuses on the 20th Century artists that are proven to be historically significant. It holds solo exhibitions for international artists and also showcases artists from the region. Located in Gillman Barracks, this art Gallery is a cultural hub. It hosts rich and diverse events and programmes for intellectual thought-provoking dialogues. Partners and Mucciaccia is identified for its exhibition programmes featuring modern and contemporary Italian and international artists. It is esteemed for closely working with curators to define and encourage the artistic career of their artists and to highlight their work on a global platform. The museum has its primary focus on modern and contemporary art fields with artists like Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, Piero Manzoni, Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Marc Chagall, Giorgio De Chirico, Jean Michel Basquiat, Giuseppe Capogrossi and Enrico Castellani. Read More

People's Park Complex

Located within People's Park on Eu Tong Sen Street, the People's Park Complex is a high rise residential and commercial building. 31 storeys high, it was the first of its kind shopping complex in Southeast Asia due to its unique architecture which combined a shopping complex topped with apartments and offices. Situated in the heart of Chinatown, the People's Park Complex is visited for its electronic shops, massage parlours, and food stalls (which are the main draw). The idea of People's Park Complex was to refurbish one of the most densely populated and traditional areas of post-independence Singapore. The Chineseness of the site, along with scrumptious street food, cheap shopping and relaxing massages (by the footbridge) draws in tourists and locals alike, especially during the weekends. Read More

The first of its kind in the world, the Peranakan Museum is devoted to exploring the Pernankan cultures present in Singapore, the former Straits Settlements in Malacca and Penang, and other regions of Southeast Asia that are home to the Peranakan community. Housed in the iconic Old Tao Nan School Building, this classic museum once acted as an extended wing of the famous Asian Civilisations Museum which used to be located here, and is currently a sister museum to the same, specialising in tracing the origins and development of Peranakan culture. The Peranakan community traces its heritage to the people of Chinese, Malay and Indonesian heritage born in the Straits. The Peranakan Museum houses ten permanent galleries spread across three levels that showcase the main themes of Peranakan life and culture. A unique blend of Southeast Asian cultures, one can see a fine and comprehensive collection of Peranakan collection, inclusive of jewellery, furniture, and traditional textiles featuring flower prints and embroidered tops, as well as informative interactive and multimedia displays. One can learn the development of Peranakan culture and prominent stories of the community in Singapore at this unique museum. It is the perfect attraction for culture enthusiasts and history buffs. One can also purchase beautiful Peranakan crafted souvenirs at the museum gift shop. Read More