Topbezienswaardigheden in Marina Bay

Editor's Choice

This collection explores Singapore's architectural evolution and historical milestones. It includes the futuristic Gardens by the Bay, home to massive biodomes and Supertrees, and the Tang-style Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown. Historical sites feature the Battlebox, a former WWII command bunker in Fort Canning, and Chijmes, a repurposed Neo-Gothic convent. For local culture, Haji Lane in Kampong Glam provides a narrow corridor of vibrant murals and boutique storehouses. These landmarks represent the city’s transition from a colonial port and wartime stronghold to a modern, green metropolis.

Editor's Choice — Kaart

Jorge.maturana / CC BY-SA 3.0

A

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

Tang-style Buddhist temple and museum complex housing a sacred tooth relic. The four-story building features architecture inspired by the Tang Dynasty and the Buddhist Mandala.

Terence Ong / CC BY 2.5

B

Haji Ln

Located in the Kampong Glam district, this narrow street is lined with petit storehouses that house various souvenir shops, fashion…

Joachim Risopp / CC-BY-SA

C

Gardens by the Bay

Sprawling urban park and horticultural destination featuring iconic architectural biodomes and massive vertical gardens. This 101-hectare site contains over 20,000 plant species within three distinct waterfront gardens.

Sengkang / Copyrighted free use

D

Chijmes

This former Catholic convent with Neo-Gothic chapel now serves as an entertainment venue.

jokertrekker / CC BY 3.0

E

Battlebox Visitor Centre

The Battle Box is the popular name of the Fort Canning Bunker, formerly known as Headquarters Malaya Command Operations Bunker, constructed…