Category: Malacca

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Melaka River Cruise

Melaka River Cruise

Planning to buy a ticket for the Melaka River Cruise? See our information below!

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The Melaka River, or Malacca River, is a beautiful sight. But the attraction is not just physical. Around the river, history plays a huge role. The Melaka River was used by the Portuguese in the 16th century to conquer the city. The historic city of Malacca is divided in two by the Melaka River – Red Square on one side and Chinatown on the other.

The river is flanked by several beautiful structures that can be seen from the cruise, including Dutch Square (or Red Square), traditional villages and other tourist attractions. The cruise also passes under several ancient bridges connecting the two banks of the river, including a pedestrian bridge similar to the Rialto Bridge in Venice.

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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Christ Church Melaka

Christ Church Melaka

Planning to visit Christ Church Melaka? See our information below!

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The Christ Church Melaka, is one of the most recognisable landmarks of this breathtaking Malaysian city. The church stands in Dutch Square, the centre of Dutch power during their rule in the city.

Christ Church Melaka is the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia. Construction began in 1741 but was not completed until 1753. Before it was built, the Dutch living in the city used the old church at the top of St Paul’s Hill.

Like most Dutch Square buildings, Christ Church was built to Dutch standards. It has high, massive walls and columns, a rectangular plan, Dutch roof tiles and granite plinths, all features of 18th-century Dutch colonial architecture. The floors are covered with granite blocks and the walls are made of Dutch bricks.

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