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Merlion Park
The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.
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National Library Singapore Garden Walks
n May 2005, the National Library Singapore received the platinum Green Mark Award (the highest badge of honour) from the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore. Its extensive landscaping and sky gardens that help maintain a cool environment for the National Library Singapore building is one of several contributory factors towards this achievement.
Monday to Sunday: 10 am to 9 pm. Closes at 5 pm on eve of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on Public Holidays. Nearest MRT Stations: Bugis and City Hall. Click here to view MRT route map.
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National Library Singapore
22 July 2005 marked a new chapter in the history of National Library Singapore, after its move from the ‘Red Bricks’ building at Stamford Road. With the new building seating pristinely at 100 Victoria Street, the heart of Singapore’s art and learning hub; this invaluable oasis of information is the largest library in Singapore with a collection of about 650,000 items.
Monday to Sunday: 10 am to 9 pm. Closes at 5 pm on eve of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on Public Holidays. Nearest MRT Stations: Bugis and City Hall. Click here to view MRT route map.
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Old Parliament House and the Elephant Statue
What do government and art have in common? The Old Parliament House, for one. Designed and built by George Coleman as a colonial mansion in 1827, Singapore's oldest government building has been renamed and re-launched as The Arts House.
Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk across Cavenagh Bridge. Click here to view MRT route map.
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Parliament House
Fancy entering Parliament for a day? All Parliament sittings are open to the public at Parliament House. During sittings, simultaneous interpretations of the debates (in English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil) are provided.
On sitting days (no appointment necessary). On non-sitting days: By appointment only.Please contact Clerk-of-Parliament. Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk towards North Bridge Road or take SBS Transit Bus 174 from Orchard Road. Alternatively take a train to Raffles Place MRT & walk across Elgin Bridge. Click here to view MRT route map.
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