melaka
Posted by fallenx888x on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Melaka a small state in
Malaysia is famous for its historical landmarks and it is also awarded
with UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dutch Square area is one of Melaka most
famous historical landmark. One simple indicator that you have reach is
to see the surrounding buildings all painted in red.There are a few
historical landmark which you can find in the Dutch Square area:Stadhuys
: This building was built in the year 1650 as the center of Dutch
administration and residence of the Dutch Governor and their officers.
The structure truly reflects Dutch architecture in that time and is
believed to the the oldest Dutch building in the East. Now, it is known
as "Museum of History and Ethnography" which exhibits traditional
wedding clothes and artifacts of historical Melaka.Christ Church: Built
in the year 1753 by the Dutch and it is the oldest functioning
Protestant church in Malaysia. Inside the Christ Church you can find
jointless wooden ceiling beam(each cut from a single tree trunk), a
brass Bible inscribed with the first verse of St. John in Dutch, a
tombstones written in the Portuguese language and a tiled artwork
replica of " The Last Supper". It also still contains the original hand
crafted pews (church long bench seat) and window dated back 200 years
old.For more info,Please visit melaka
Later, during British occupation in the year 1795, the church was
consecrated as an Anglican Church.Both Stadhuys and Christ Church is
opened daily for tourists from 9 am to 6 pm.The Dutch Square is
situated in Melaka town and is one of the few places that you should not
miss when travelling in Melaka. For more information about holidaying
in Melaka such as hotels, places of interest and delicious food do visit
Melaka Travels BlogIf you like the info, go to this site!