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Monumental Treasures: Singapore's Heritage Icons

by Melody Zaccheus
Monumental Treasures: Singapore's Heritage Icons
Monumental Treasures: Singapore's Heritage Icons

Explore Singapore's historical, architectural, and cultural wonders.

If you're enamored by tales etched in stone and yearn to traverse the corridors of the past, "Monumental Treasures: Singapore’s Heritage Icons" could be your time portal. It's not just a stroll through heritage sites; it's an immersive encounter with the soul of Singapore, guided by the city's most iconic structures. This book will appeal to the urban explorer and history aficionado alike, offering a map and companion for those ready to discover the narratives woven into Singapore's very fabric.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Monumental Treasures: Singapore's Heritage Icons

by Melody Zaccheus
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ISBN: 9789814747936
Authors: Melody Zaccheus
Publisher: Straits Times Press
Date of Publication: 2018-07-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Travel
Related Topics: American History, History, World History, Guidebook, Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 2 readers)

Description

Embark on a spectacular journey of Singapore’s culture and heritage as you follow this guide that explores more than 70 of the country’s national monuments. Rich in architectural value, historical worth and social relevance, these buildings include our civic institutions, places of worship, schools, museums and even hotels, with some going back to more than 150 years old. This is a collection of colourful stories and specially curated photos designed to take the reader on a grand retelling of Singapore’s built heritage while celebrating the city’s communities and their contributions to its physical landscape. Go back in time and uncover interesting stories and slices of Singapore’s past through monuments such as the Former Parliament House, built in 1827 and likely to be the oldest surviving building in Singapore; Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore which dates back 190 years; Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, the oldest Catholic church in Singapore which also houses Singapore’s oldest functioning pipe organ; Istana Kampong Gelam and Sultan Mosque, originally the palace and place of worship for royalty in the 19th century; Thian Hock Keng Temple, where Chinese immigrants used to pray and give thanks for a safe voyage; and Central Fire Station, Singapore’s oldest existing fire station whose watch tower was the tallest structure in Singapore when the station was built. The reader-friendly guide comes with a comprehensive map and is organised according to MRT station locations, perfect for the curious
 

Explore Singapore's historical, architectural, and cultural wonders.

If you're enamored by tales etched in stone and yearn to traverse the corridors of the past, "Monumental Treasures: Singapore’s Heritage Icons" could be your time portal. It's not just a stroll through heritage sites; it's an immersive encounter with the soul of Singapore, guided by the city's most iconic structures. This book will appeal to the urban explorer and history aficionado alike, offering a map and companion for those ready to discover the narratives woven into Singapore's very fabric.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.