One of the most amazing and mysterious countries of Southeast Asia will surprise every traveler with unusual national traditions, as well as magnificent monuments of history and architecture, national nature reserves, squares and parks. Let's go to this country today and present the most amazing and fascinating sights of Singapore, and also do not forget about interesting facts.
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Hotel Marina Bay Sands
Acquaintance with the Asian republic is absolutely necessary to start with the unique Marina Bay Sands building, which is comfortably located on the shores of Marina Bay in the heart of Singapore. We already wrote about it in an article about the most beautiful hotels in the world.
Three buildings of the hotel, like three giants rise above the waters of the bay, and crowned by their original terrace, made in the form of a gondola. The complex has everything for a great vacation and entertainment. There is also a pool on the roof of the hotel, and this is the highest pool in the world, located on the roof of the building, as well as sports and viewing platforms.
But note that this is the most expensive hotel in Singapore, and staying in its rooms will significantly hit the budget.
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Changi Airport
All Singapore guests are warmly welcomed by the modern Changi Airport with well-developed infrastructure for a pleasant expectation of departure and arrival in a wonderful city. Serves the air port of Singapore, not only local airlines, but also international airlines.
One of the largest airports in the world has already received more than 250 world awards for quality service and comfort. The complex includes five terminals with cozy waiting rooms, restaurants, cafes and entertainment centers.
The conference room of the chic airport is often used for official meetings, as well as for national holidays and festivals. Most-beauty.ru invites you to see an article about the most beautiful airports in the world.
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Tanjong Pagar Center
Sights of Singapore on the map of the country will not do without the unique structure of the Tanjong Pagar Center. Today it is the tallest building in the country, simultaneously serving as a residential complex and office center.
The building, whose height is 290 meters, was erected in Tanjong Pagar in 2016, and the total project cost was 3.2 billion US dollars. The fact is that during the approval of the project, the architects were not limited in height, which is why a magnificent 64-story skyscraper grew in this business center.
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Hotel Ruffles
One of the most beautiful hotels in the world, and also one of the oldest, is an architectural monument. The hotel was built in 1887 in a classic colonial architectural style. The hotel rightfully tops the list, which includes the most beautiful houses, not only in Singapore, but also in the whole world.
The historic building has long been the main attraction on the map of Singapore, as well as its recognizable symbol. In addition to the hotel itself, the chic complex includes a Victorian-style theater, a tropical plant garden and a museum.
It is interesting that the expensive hotel has its own street of shops, where wealthy guests can purchase almost any product, from souvenirs to clothes of famous world couturiers.
5
Sentosa Island
A large island in the Indian Ocean, which belongs territorially to Singapore, is itself a huge attraction. Favorite vacation spot for tourists from all over the world.
The magnificent resort attracts clean beaches, warm ocean waters, comfortable hotels and an extensive network of various entertainment facilities.
Nature lovers will be fascinated by the magnificence of the island's flora and fauna, and those who love noisy entertainment will be happy to open their doors to the largest amusement park in the world.
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Bukit Timah
At the highest point of Singapore, on the majestic hill of Bukit Timah, there is a unique reserve of the same name, in the depths of which a corner of the wild jungle has been preserved.
Founded at the end of the 19th century, the reserve has become a favorite vacation spot for locals and many tourists visiting Singapore. You can get to the top of the hill covered with forest by the equipped pedestrian path, or take the tram.
In the unique natural reservation you can find monkeys living here, as well as rare species of plants and trees.
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Helix Bridge
The unique engineering construction of Helix Bridge in central Singapore connects two large areas - Marina Bay and Marina Center.
Tourists and locals believe that this is one of the most beautiful bridge structures in the world, and architects assure that it is the most durable and curved bridge in the world of bridge building history. The unusual construction is made in the form of a twisted DNA helix, and is officially recognized as the most curved bridge in the world.
The bridge was inaugurated in 2010 during the annual festival, and then he received the prestigious world award “World’s Best Transport Building”.
8
Clar Key Quay
A walk along the beautiful promenade will give a lot of positive impressions, and most importantly, will leave the most fond memories in memory. If you like to take pictures, then for a photographer in Singapore a real paradise.
The facades of beautiful houses overlook the embankment, and the wide sidewalks are air-conditioned, so walking along them is a pleasure even in the hottest weather.
Sea trams are grouped at the pier, and lovers of boat trips can easily ride along the waves of the bay and look at the city from the ocean.
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Gardens by the Bay Park
From the promenade you can go into the garden, which you will not find in any other corner of the world. Unique architectural structures in the form of tropical plants literally "grew" in the city center.
Some of them are encircled by vines, and some have greenhouses where rare species of tropical and subtropical plants grow. Between the giants paved stone paths.
The unique designs also have a functional purpose, namely the collection of rainwater, especially during the wettest season in Singapore from November to March.
10
Sultan Hussein Mosque
The monument of Islamic architecture was erected in 1822-1827, and today it is the oldest mosque in Singapore. The uniqueness of the religious building is that it was built in the traditional Saracen style, and more recently it has become a national architectural monument.
The old mosque building was so dilapidated by the beginning of the 19th century that it was unsafe to be inside. The then authorities decided to build a new mosque, and the result of the work of architects and builders was the appearance of a beautiful mosque in the historical city.
We also have many photos with the most beautiful mosques in the world.
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Esplanade Theater
Another masterpiece of architecture, built in 2003, became a real decoration of the city, and world stars of the opera performed on its stage, as well as international competitions and festivals.
Experts introduced him to the five best concert halls in acoustics and safety and comfort parameters. The beautiful, ultramodern building of the theater is easy to find in guides where the main attractions of Singapore are marked.
In addition to the large concert hall, under the roof of the theater housed the national library, with a collection of rare books.
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Museum of Science and Art
A beautiful architectural structure, which houses the Museum of Science and Art, is located on the shores of the bay, and shows the friendliness of Singapore. The fact is that the building resembles the shape of an open palm.
The whole structure is supported by 10 columns, and the roof is made in such a way that collects rainwater. The building itself is divided into 21 galleries and has 3 floors.
The museum displays unique exhibits that testify to the successes of the Asian state and demonstrate the national culture of the people.
13
Ferris wheel
This entertaining attraction is poetic name “Soaring Singapore”, and it began its work in 2008. The total height of the Ferris wheel is 165 m., And this is the second such structure in height in the world.
The wheel is very popular among tourists, since being in its capsules at such a height, you can see all the beauties of Singapore, and most importantly, magnificent views do not block the skyscrapers of the city, because the wheel with many of them is on the same level.
There are 28 capsules on the wheel, equipped with air conditioning, and each of the booths can accommodate 28 people.
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Fountain of wealth
Another beautiful and amazing attraction of an Asian country that cannot be ignored. The Fountain of Wealth began to function in 1995, and three years later it got on the pages of the Guinness Book of Records, as the largest fountain in the world.
Locals in every possible way warm up the legend that if a special ritual is performed inside the fountain, then a person will certainly expect success and wealth and prosperity.
Especially for this purpose, at certain hours, the fountain stops pouring water so that everyone can use the service and perform a ritual to attract money and prosperity. We also have an article about the most beautiful fountains in the world, follow the link, if interested.
Interesting facts about Singapore:
Before introducing the latest attraction of Singapore, a few interesting facts:
#1
Agriculture in a small country is quite original, as there are farms for breeding crocodiles and other exotic animals.
#2
Life expectancy in the country is quite long and amounts to almost 83 years, and all thanks to the fact that the healthcare system of Singapore uses the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies.
#3
There are no minerals in Singapore, therefore, the people of this city-state have achieved their prosperity by their own hard work and determination.
#4
Singapore, and the name of the state is translated from Sanskrit as “lion-city”, is one of the smallest countries on the political map of the world.
#5
And the most amazing fact from geography. Singapore is both a city and a state, and the capital of this island state at the same time.
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Merlion
We conclude our journey near the symbol of Singapore - the statue of the mythical creature Merlion, who has the head of a lion and the body of a fish. According to an ancient legend, a lion symbolizes strength and fearlessness, but fish is a sea element.
The white stone statue is installed in the central square, and is very popular among tourists. Similar statues can be found throughout the country, and a similar statue is erected on Sentosa Island.
In general, Singapore is a country of legends and mysteries, and everyone who has visited this wonderful country will definitely leave with a photograph against the background of the beautiful mythical creature Merlion.
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Article author: Valery Skiba