Worship Places

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. Getting There: Take the MRT to Bugis Station (EW12) and head for Rochor Road/Jalan Besar. Click here to view MRT route map.

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. Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall MRT Station (EW13/NS25) and walk in the direction of Hill Street. Click here to view MRT route map.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum is a living cultural monument in the heart of Chinatown housing what Buddhist leaders regard as the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic in a magnificent Relic Stupa composed of 420kg of gold donated by devotees. Getting There: Take the MRT to Chinatown Station. Exit onto Pagoda Street. Turn right at the exit and BTRTM is a short 5 min walk away. Click here to view MRT route map.

Central Sikh Temple The chief place of worship for Singapore’s 15,000 Sikhs, the Central Sikh Temple was built to commemorate the 518th anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru. The temple boasts a skilful blend of modern and traditional architecture. Getting There: Take MRT from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (NS24) to Boon Keng MRT Station (NE9) and follow the sign boards pointing to the temple. Click here to view MRT route map.

Hajjah Fatimah Mosque Built in 1846, the Hajjah Fatimah Mosque is named after a Malacca-born Malay who married a wealthy Bugis Sultan. Although it exhibits a combination of architectural influences, it has a decidedly British flavour. Getting There: Take the MRT to Lavender Station (EW11) and walk toward Beach Road