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Download Guide Singapore Discover your neighbourhood 1 13 from The Stamford 4 2 Please enjoy these attractions near Swissôtel The Stamford. The sights 10 are within a brisk walk of your hotel. They will add joy and discovery to your visit. Feb 2017 Swissôtel Vitality Guides 11 3 jauntful.com/Swissotel 5 12 7 6 8 9 ©OpenStreetMap contributors, ©Mapbox, ©Foursquare Swissôtel The Stamford 1 The Civilian War Memorial 2 National Gallery Singapore 3 St Andrew's Cathedral 4 Hotel Landmark Art Gallery Church From one of the tallest hotels in Commemorates the civilian victims of A new visual arts institution which Singapore’s largest cathedral and the Southeast Asia you can walk directly into World War II and the unity of Singapore’s oversees the largest public collection of oldest Anglican house of worship, it was the heart of Singapore's shopping, main races, represented by four pillars modern art in Singapore and Southeast gazetted as a national monument in dining, and entertainment districts. rising above 65 metres. Asia. 1973. 2 Stamford Rd., Singapore +65 6338 8585 1 St. Andrew's Road, Singapore 11 St. Andrew's Rd., Singapore swissotel.com/swissotelhotelsresorts Nicoll Highway, Singapore +65 6690 9400 nationalgallery.sg +65 6337 6104 The Padang 5 Singapore Cricket Club Field 6 Esplanade - Theatres On The Ba... 7 Asian Civilisations Museum 8 Field Cricket Theater History Museum A representation of colonial Singapore, Founded in 1852, it is one of the Premier This world-class venue is one of the Located by the historic Singapore River, chosen by Sir Stamford Raffles as a Sports Clubs in Asia and was a central busiest art centres, hosting a diverse it is devoted to preserving the cultural recreation area and has remained one of feature of the inaugural Formula One range of dance, music, theatre heritage of Asia and promoting an the world’s more picturesque sports Singapore Grand Prix night race in 2008. performances and captivating visual arts appreciation of Singapore’s rich history. grounds. exhibitions. 1 Esplanade Dr., Singapore 1 Empress Pl., Singapore Off Connaught Dr, Singapore Padang, Singapore +65 6828 8377 esplanade.com +653327798 acm.org.sg Cavenagh Bridge 9 Central Fire Station 10 Ministry of Communications and... 11 Singapore River 12 Bridge Fire Station Government River Built in 1868, the oldest bridge across the The oldest existing fire station in Painted in the colours of the rainbow, are The passage way for all ships in the early Singapore River was named after Sir Singapore, it houses the Civil Defence 927 windows which bear a similar days, it contains the Raffles Landing Site Lieutenant General Cavenagh, the last Heritage Gallery and showcases the intensity and intensifies progressively to where Sir Stamford Raffles first stepped governor of the Straits Settlements. history of firefighting in Singapore. accentuate the cantilevered balconies. on in 1819. 140 Hill Street, Singapore Singapore River, Singapore 62 Hill St., Singapore +65 6270 7988 mci.gov.sg Singapore River, Singapore Fort Canning Park 13 tips for directions Make Your Own Vitality Guide Park A historic landmark on a hill, full of For directions, click on the folded map icon Your hosts at Swissôtel have compiled this surprises, it is the place for history buffs, in the lower left of each destination. Type collection of local attractions. We'd love to music fans and nature lovers alike. or copy "Swissotel The Stamford" for the get your feedback. Did you visit these starting point, then click the "walking man" places? Any recommendations? Do you icon for options. Please ask hotel concierge prefer others? Please consider creating your Cox Terrace, Singapore for recommendations. Minutes listed in own guide. We'd be delighted to share it in +65 1800 471 7300 posts are approximate walking time direct the Swissôtel Vitality Guide Collections. nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=pa rks&id=16&Itemid=73 from Swissôtel. [email protected] Sign up on Jauntful.com to make your own. Jauntful © 2016.
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