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Christ Church Melaka 48, Jalan Gereja, Malacca City, Malaysia ☎ +60 6-284 8804 Last Updated: 05/03/2023 |
| Christ Church Melaka, also known as the Red Church, is a historic landmark located in Malacca City, Malaysia. It is a famous tourist attraction in the city and is known for its unique architecture and historical significance. | |
| The church was built by the Dutch in the mid-18th century and was originally known as the "Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk." It was built on the site of a Portuguese church that was destroyed by a fire in 1753. The church was designed in the Dutch colonial style and features a distinctive red exterior, which was painted with a mixture of lime and brick dust to mimic the appearance of brick. The interior of the church is simple and elegant, with white walls and wooden pews. It also features a number of historical artifacts, including a brass Bible, a Dutch tombstone, and several old church bells. Today, Christ Church Melaka is a popular tourist attraction and is often visited by tourists from all over the world. It is located in the heart of Malacca City, near many other historical landmarks and attractions. | |
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Masjid Selat Melaka Place » Temple The Melaka Straits Mosque is known as Malacca's floating mosque as it is built on stilts above the sea. It was officially opened by Malaysia's King on 24th November 2006. It is constructed with modern Islamic design and craftsmanship. While the main dome is Middle Eastern in appearance, the four corner turrets are topped with typical Malaysian rooflines. 32 views 💖 1Masjid Selat, 75000, Melaka, Malaysia |
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Malacca Place » City Malacca City is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Malacca. As of 2019 it has a population of 579,000. Malacca City is one of the cleanest cities in South East Asia. It is the oldest Malaysian city on the Straits of Malacca, having become a successful entrepôt in the era of the Malacca Sultanate. 483 views 💖 6Malacca, Malaysia |
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Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple Place » Temple Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple is one of the first Hindu temples built in Malaysia. The temple opened in 1781, the rectangular-shaped temple is on a plot of land that was donated by the religiously tolerant Dutch back in the day and features a Dutch architectural style. 325 views 💖 4Jalan Tukang Emas, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia |
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Kampung Kling Mosque Place » Temple The Kampung Kling Mosque is a historic mosque located at Jalan Tukang Emas, also known as "Harmony Street" because of its proximity to the Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in the city of Malacca, Malaysia. It was built in 1748 by Indian Muslim traders and is one of the oldest mosques in the country. 470 views 💖 375200 Malacca, Malaysia |
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Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Place » Temple The Cheng Hoon Teng temple is a Chinese temple practicing the Three Doctrinal Systems of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. The Cheng Hoon Teng temple is the oldest functioning temple in Malaysia. 439 views 💖 425, Jalan Tokong, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia |