Attractions
Places of Worship
Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church
First established in 1889 in a rented shophouse in Boon Tat Street, the Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church has played a significant role in the birth of Methodism in Singapore through English and American missionaries who preached in Chinatown. 		Armenian Church
The Armenian Church in Hill Street is credited with being the oldest church in Singapore. Built in 1835 and designed by colonial architect, George Coleman, the church is regarded as Coleman’s masterpiece and is dedicated to St Gregory the Illuminator.
The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
The oldest Catholic church in Singapore, the Cathedral is also the revered home of the present Archbishop. But when the church's foundation stone was initially laid in 1843, few people expected that it would give rise to an architectural design showdown between colonial architect-greats, D.L. Sweeney and J.T. Thomson. 		St Andrew's Cathedral
St Andrew’s Cathedral is a distinctive and elegant institution in the heart of the civic district. Designed by Colonel Ronald MacPherson in 1856, it replaced the original church which was destroyed by two lightning strikes in 1852.
St Joseph's Church
In 1825, Father Francisco da Silva e Maia founded the Portuguese Mission on the site where St. Joseph's Church now stands. The church lays claim to being the first place of Catholic worship in Singapore. Opened in 1912 and replacing the old church building, this architectural marvel is structured in the form of a Latin cross and boasts beautifully crafted stained glass windows. 		Abdul Gaffoor Mosque
Tucked away from the bustle of Little India, this mosque was completed in 1910 and recently restored. The main entrance of this mosque boasts an elaborate pediment, the center of which is a sundial.
Sri Thandayuthapani Temple
Built in 1859 and rebuilt in 1983, the unique feature of this Southern Indian temple is the roof with 48 engraved glass panels which are angled to catch the rising and setting sun. The temple traditionally sees the culmination of the Thaipusam procession as well as the Navarathiri Festival. 		Jamae Chulia Mosque
Ironically, one of Singapore’s most established mosques is located in the heart of Chinatown! Built in 1826 by the Chulias (Tamil Muslims from the famous Chola Kingdom of Tamil Nadu along the Coromandel Coast of Southern India)...
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