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With its stunning beaches, world class hotels, historical museums, vibrant nightlife, beautiful parks
and wildlife preserves, Singapore rarely disappoints tourists when it comes to offering different travel
opportunities. Although there are many attractions to enjoy in this amazing destination, the island’s
charming architecture is indeed one of the distinct aspects that make it to stand out as a picturesque
destination. From the time the island started out as a British colony to date, it has grown into a modern
metropolis with buildings and structures that feature diverse architectural styles that include both
ancient and modern designs.
The architectural landscape of this Southeast Asian country is indeed a spectacle to behold and worth
exploring. However, in order to experience the full architectural diversity of this destination, here are
some of the island’s landmarks that you ought to visit during your tour.
Esplanade-Theaters on the Bay
The Esplanade is one of the iconic landmarks of Singapore that you would hardly fail to notice due to its
conspicuous design. Located along Singapore River, this unique building indeed epitomizes Singapore’s
contemporary architecture at its purest. Much like the external design, the interior is also as beautiful
and it features intricate and stunning designs that you will definitely marvel at. However, the good thing
about this building is that there are no charges for entering into the building’s foyer, and so this should
give you the opportunity to get a glimpse of the lovely designs that adorn the structure’s interior.
The Republic Plaza
Situated in the downtown core of the city, the Republic Plaza is one of the prominent skyscrapers that
embraces Singapore’s skyline. Being one of the tallest buildings
in Singapore and over 200m tall, this impressive structure is
visible from miles away and it symbolizes Singapore’s status as
a first world nation. At such heights, the views from the top
floors of the building are obviously stunning and they offer
panoramic views of the city as well as breathtaking scenery of
the nearby sea. This makes the building one of the best places
where you could take great pictures of Singapore’s striking
urban landscape.
Old Supreme Court
Although some people may not agree with this pick, but those who have an eye for attractive structures
will certainly agree that the Old Supreme Court building in Singapore is one of the structures that have
an interesting architectural design. The dome on top of the building, the stone pillars on the buildings
façade and the stone sculptors on the roof top all combine to give the building its charming allure.
Soon to become a performing arts center, the building’s beauty will indeed complements its role of
hosting art festivals and events.
Singapore Flyer
Other than buildings, Singapore also has its own fair share of unique structures such as the Singapore
Flyer which boasts of being the largest Ferris wheel of its kind throughout the world. This giant wheel
offers great views of the entire urban core of the city as well as expansive views of the marina and
beyond. In addition to this, the well designed capsules make the ride quite enjoyable, and so this should
encourage you even more to grab your tickets as soon as you make your arrival in Singapore.
The Helix Bridge
The Helix Bridge is also one of Singapore’s grand pieces of infrastructure that enriches the city’s
architectural charm. The unique double helix design of the bridge and the stunning scenery of the city
from the bridge will certainly grab your attention. A good time though to visit this amazing structure
would be during nighttime as this would give you the opportunity to experience the full glamor of
Singapore’s night screen.
Author Bio:
Paul Olij is a freelance writer and a passionate traveler. He is also a frequent visitor to Singapore and
finds pleasure in assisting travelers in finding affordable accommodation in Singapore.
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