Singapore's National Monuments P4-P6

Gazetted in 1973. With its unique cast-iron pillars and octagonal shape, it stands today in the heart of Singapore's Central Business District. A food haven serving a variety of local cuisine. At night, it comes alive with sizzling satay stalls and the aroma of grilled delights.

• Lau Pa Sat (Former Telok Ayer Market)

• Tekka Centre
• Boon Lay Place Food Village

• Maxwell Food Centre

Gazetted in 2022. This vast open green space has witnessed some of Singapore's most historic moments - from the surrender of the Japanese to our first National Day celebrations. It is also where the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew declared Singapore's self-governance in 1959.

• Gardens by the Bay

• Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

• The Padang

• Jurong Lake Garden

Gazetted in 1992. This big white building along Orchard Road is where the President of Singapore works and welcomes important guests. Nearby, there’s another house called Sri Temasek, which was meant for the Prime Minister to stay in, though no one lives there now. It is opened to the public on special days.

• Old Parliament House

• Raffles Hotel

• National Museum of Singapore

• The Istana

Gazetted in 1973. This Chinese temple was built in the 1800s by early Hokkien immigrants. They came here to thank the sea goddess Mazu for keeping them safe during their long sea journey to Singapore. The temple is made without using a single nail and has beautiful dragons and carvings on its roof.

• Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

• Thian Hock Keng

• Sri Mariamman Temple

• Nagore Dargah

Gazetted in 1973. This colourful temple in Chinatown is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore. It was built in the 1800s for worshippers from South India. Its tall entrance tower is decorated with many detailed statues of gods and goddesses. It is still used for important Hindu festivals today such as Theemithi (Fire-Walking Festival).

• Sri Mariamman Temple

• St. Andrew’s Cathedral

• Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

• Nagore Dargah

Gazetted in 1973. This is the oldest Christian church in Singapore, built in the 1830s by a small community from the Armenian ethnic group. It’s named after the saint who brought Christianity to Armenia, the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion. The church’s simple white façade stands quietly near the city center.

• St. Andrew’s Cathedral

• Cathedral of the Good Shepherd

• Armenian Apostolic Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator

• St. Joseph’s Church

Gazetted in 1975. This beautiful mosque was built in the 1840s and named after a Malay woman, Hajjah Fatimah, who was known for her strong spirit and kindness. It is famous for its unique blend of Malay and European architecture, with pink walls and a distinctive minaret. The mosque is one of Singapore’s oldest.

• Hajjah Fatimah Mosque

• Sultan Mosque

• Masjid Jamae (Chulia Mosque)

• Abdul Gaffoor Mosque

Gazetted in 1998. This historic red brick building was built in the early 1900s and served as Singapore’s main fire station for many decades. Its watch tower helped firefighters spot fires across the city. Today, it houses a firefighting museum where visitors can learn about Singapore’s fire-fighting history.

• Old Hill Street Police Station

• Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall

• Central Fire Station

• Empress Place Building

Gazetted in 1992. This grand building with tall columns, completed in 1929, overlooks the Padang and played a big role in Singapore’s history. It was where the Japanese officially surrendered in 1945 and our first National Day Parade was held on its front steps in 1966. Today, it is a part of the National Gallery Singapore with the Former Supreme Court.

• Former City Hall

• Old Hill Street Police Station

• Old Parliament House

• Empress Place Building

Gazetted in 2000. This grand neoclassical building, completed in 1928, once housed Singapore’s General Post Office and several government departments. It is known for its a tall row of colonial-style columns at the front and sits near the mouth of the Singapore River. It has now been transformed into a luxury hotel.

• Old Supreme Court Building

• Former Fullerton Building

• Empress Place Building

• Raffles Hotel