Around Singapore Colonial District

From across the Singapore River...lt to rt...new Supreme Court Building (the flying saucer), the old Supreme Court Building (green patina tower), The Swissotel (tallest building in Singapore), the Victoria Hall Clock Tower, and the large red-tile roof building is the Asian Civilizations Museum.

From Marina Bay. The "Merlion", The Fullerton Hotel, and the CBD. The Fullerton is a 5 star hotel which was the post office during the Colonial times.

St. Andrews Anglican Church.

Central Business District with old shophouses along the Singapore River in the foreground. Great contrast of "Old and New".

The Raffles Hotel, birthplace of the "Singapore Sling"

Singapore's Colonial District is centered around the mouth of the Singapore River. Singapore was on the old "Spice Route" through Asia, so all commerce was conducted at the river. The old colonial buildings have been beautifully preserved, and most are in use today. As you can see, Singapore has blended the old with the new in its financial district by preserving the old shophouses along the river and building its new skyscrapers right along side them.