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Interested in places that bear a significant connection to spirituality? Look over our list of Religious Sites, some of which also have historical import. Among the offerings are places of worship and sites that commemorate religious events or people.
Armenian Church (Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator)
Category: Religious Sites - Singapore Attractions & Activities
Address: 60 Hill St, Singapore 179366
Designed by architect George Coleman and built in 1835, this was Singapore's first church. From the outside, it's attractive in its simplicity, with Doric columns and pilasters. The theme continues inside, where arched windows let the breeze flow through the circular, white-painted congregation hall. Recognized as a national historic landmark, the...
Category: Religious Sites - Singapore Attractions & Activities
Address: 4001 Beach Rd, Singapore 199584
With its Moorish, Chinese and European architecture and Islamic, Chinese and Christian symbols, this beautiful and unique mosque definitely stands out, and is recognized as a national monument. Although there have been many additions and renovations since the initial construction in 1846, the onion-domed main prayer hall with yellow and green...
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple
Category: Religious Sites - Singapore Attractions & Activities
Address: 88 Bright Hill Rd, Singapore 574117
This is the largest and most impressive Buddhist temple in Singapore, and also happens to be the youngest – it was completed in 1981. The lovely grounds alone are worth a visit, but the compound has a number of beautiful buildings, such as the Hall of Great Compassion with its adjacent bell and drum towers, and the Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas, which...
Category: Religious Sites - Singapore Attractions & Activities
Address: 244 South Bridge Rd, Singapore
This national landmark was originally built in 1827, and although most of it was replaced with new construction in 1843 it remains Singapore's oldest Hindu temple. The picturesque temple is adorned with strings of fresh mango and coconut leaves (symbols of welcome and purity), and abundant carvings both inside and out. It's known as the site of...
Sri Thendayuthapani Temple (Chettiar Hindu Temple)
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Address: 15 Tank Rd, Singapore 238065
Chettiars were wealthy property owners and early bankers known for lending money to start-up entrepreneurs and thus greatly influencing Singapore's economic growth. They constructed this original temple in 1860; it has been completely renovated and enhanced since then, and remains one of the grandest and most impressive in Singapore, with...
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Address: 141 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218042
In the 19th century, Tamil workers built a shrine to the goddess Veeramakaliamman. By the late 1880s, the shrine had been replaced by a wooden temple, which has been renovated and enhanced in the ensuing century. Dedicated to Kali, the sometimes savage mate of Shiva, the temple is full of colorful depictions of her triumphs. During the Hindu...
Category: Religious Sites - Singapore Attractions & Activities
Address: 3 Muscat St, Singapore 198833
Recognized as a national monument, the golden dome of Sultan Mosque is a well-known landmark. The first mosque at this site was built in 1826 with funds from, among others, the East India Company. The structure in place now was completed in 1928. It was designed by a British architect, and is the largest prayer hall in Singapore, accommodating...
