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St Peter's Church
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If you arrive in Melaka from the north, one of the first buildings worth to mention is the St Peter's Church. It was built in 1710 by descendants of the early Portuguese settlers.
It has stained-glass windows and a bell cast in Goa in 1608. Above the altar are the Latin words "Tu es Petrus" written.

Written Jan 29, 2010

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St. Peter's Church
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Roaming around a Muslim city, it is always surprising to see a Catholic Church. Lucky enough to have seen this as this is the oldest in Malaysia. The structure is a combination of European and Asian architecture.

Updated Dec 11, 2007

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Chirst Church
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Chirst Church

This well preserved church has retained its orginal Duth architecture since 1753, although the exterior has been give many different piant jobs thorough the years. Inside however the hand crafted pews and wooden beams remain a testimony to the Dutch heritage in Melaka.

Updated Oct 9, 2007

Address: Jalan Gereja

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St. Francis Xavier's Church
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St. Francis Xavier's Church

Built in 1849 by Reverend Farve. This church is dedicated to St. Francis Xavier. Who is also known as the 'Apostle of the East', and is remembered for his missionary work in South East Asia in the 16th Century.

Updated Apr 13, 2007

Address: Jalan Laksamana

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A Red Church!
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Christ Church is situated near Jalan Laksamana and Jalan Gereja in Melaka city. This church was built in 1753 by Dutch to commemorate a century of their rule. It is reputed as the oldest protestant church in Malaysia. It is now an Anglican Church.

Christ Church is red in color because it was constructed with red bricks imported from Holland in the early days. The original purpose of this church is to announce the hour of the act of worship in the early days. The building shows the ingenuity of the Dutch architecture; the beams were constructed from cutting and carving from a single tree and have no joints. The hand-made pews dated back some 200 years.

Updated Jan 18, 2007

Address: Dutch Square of Melaka

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Christ Church
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Christ Church

This church was finished by the Dutch in the year 1753. The church structure reflects original Dutch architecture. The building houses hand-crafted church benches, jointless ceiling skylights, a copper replica of the Bible, a headstone written in the Armenian language, and a replica of "The Last Supper".

Updated Nov 26, 2006

Address: Dutch Square of Melaka

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Christ Church
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Christ Church - The church stands on its original sight when it was built in 1753.

The pews are handmade and a unique thing with the ceiling is that the beams have no joints. There is a brass Bible and a tombstone which is written in Armenian and 'Last Supper' set out in glazed tiles.

Updated Aug 24, 2006

Address: Dutch Square, Jalan Kota, Malacca

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Visit Christ Church
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On the Town Square, this XVIII century building is the largest church in Malacca. Its style is clearly colonial Dutch and, apparently, even the bricks were imported from Holland. Like the rest of the surrounding buildings, it is painted in a bright red colour.

Updated Aug 22, 2006

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Christ Church
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Nice little square where you will find the Christ Church . From there is a walk upward to the older area where you can get a fantastic view of the harbour. The only standing gate of the city still remains here in Melaka. Close by is the replica of the King's palace all carved in wood.

You will get a lot of trishaws in front of Christ Church . For a photo op you will have to pay him. Mostly the trishaw riders are all old men so you feel really bad to hire them to ride you around town.

Written May 27, 2006

Address: Dutch Square of Melaka

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The Red Church
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These red bricks were brought from Zeeland, Holland in 1753 for the construction of the church. This church was bulity by the Dutch to commemorate the centenary of their occupation in Malacca. Its 15m long ceiling beams were each cut from a single tree. The British added the weathercock and bell tower before converting this church for Anglican use.

Written Apr 29, 2006

Address: Dutch Square of Melaka

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