63. ISLAND IN THE SUN

Within the Central Civic District, there's a bunch of really beautiful buildings within walking distance from each other...all have undergone face lifts...
There's more not featured here - the area makes for a pleasant walk.

St Andrew's Cathedral

The Victoria Theatre...all buildings featured here are walking distance from each other. Next door to this is the Asian Civilisations Museum...another conserved building

The fabulous Capitol Building after extensive renovations

The National Archives Building

Central Fire Station - love that retro art deco look











The Singapore Philatelic Museum

The Masonic Club



The Peranakan Museum

 

The Armenian Church of St Gregory the Illuminator

If a priest/pastor can live this well, he wouldn't want followers to leave right? He'll be out of a cushy job and out of a home like this

The prayer hall is zen without a whole lot of statues or pictures

Tombstones of prominent members of the Armenian community in the church's compound

At a recent walkabout, I took note of how beautiful Singapore has become, how livable this city is, but getting terribly crowded. I love old buildings with lots of character and we have many grand old dames which look even more majestic and graceful after some major makeovers. I shall devote many weekends exploring areas of architectural interest and will devote many posts to them for the viewing pleasure of friends overseas.