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Dutch Square, Melaka
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Dutch Square: Hickery Dickery Dock at the Dutch Square
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    Another must do in Melaka ! Visit the Clock Tower in the Middle of the Dutch Square and discover an irritating secret borne by the locals.

    As I mentioned earlier, not everything old and monumental in the Dutch Square in Melaka is Dutch. The Tan Beng Swee clock tower is another example. It was donated by a millionaire in 1886 with a clock imported from England. After a while, the clock died out like colonialism and was replaced by a Seiko in 1982. Well, you would think that such a small event would be quiet right? Nope, far from it, the incident roused the ire of the elderly folks. Why? Well, those old folks have less than fond memories of the Japanese occupation it seems. But to no avail, the Seiko is still ticking away merrily at the tower today . I don't think the elderly ones have contacted Swatch for sponsorship yet...

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    Dutch Square: Be There or Be Square!
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    This is an absolute must, oh yes, when you're in Melaka. Honestly, if you've not been to the red-painted buildings at Dutch Square, you've not been to Melaka at all!

    A long,long time ago, Melaka came under the Dutch rule and the red buildings are by far, the most obvious testimony of their short rule here. The red building, called the Stadthuys, is believed to have been completed in 1650 and was home to the Dutch governors. Now, it has become the Malacca Historical Museum and the drawing point for tourists, trishaw drivers. Opposite of the Stadhuys is Queen Victoria's fountain and the Malacca Clock Tower, built in 1886 by a local rich sod, sorry, I meant a millionaire.

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    Dutch Square: Church of Saint Francis Xavier
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    Situated next to the Malacca river. A Gothic style church with two tall towers. Built in 1849 Reverend Farve from France. This church is dedicated to Saint Francis Xavier, in his missionary work spreading Catholicism to South East Asia in 16th century. The statue of this Saint can be seen on Saint Paul's Hill [see my Saint Paul's must see activities]

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    Dutch Square: Dutch Square
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  • This Square. established in 1650, was the administrative center of Meleka during the Dutch colonial period. On the square are the Stadthuys, now a Melaka history Museum, and Christ church.

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    Dutch Square: Christ Church
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  • It was built in 1753. This church notable feature is the ceiling beams, over 15m (16yd) long, were each made from a single tree. The 200-year old pews, at the altar, there is a painting of the Last Supper on glazed tiles and on the floors are tombstones in Armenian script.

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    Dutch Square: Clock Tower
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  • The clock tower was given by Tan Jiak Kim in 1866 to fulfill the wishes of his father Tan Beng Swee. In 1982, the old clock tower was replaced and is exhibited in the Malacca Museum.

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  • The clock towers is located in Dutch Square but it is isn't actually one of the Dutch buildings. The tower was actually donated in 1886 by a millionaire long after the original Dutch buildings were constructed.

    If you look behind and to the right of the tower you can just see the Christ Church which was built in 1753.

    At the far right of the picture is the Stadthuys which was built between 1641 and 1660 and is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East. It was used as the town hall and governor's residence.

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    Dutch Square: the miniature windmill
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    windmill landmarks Melaka's
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    Standing at the traffic circle by the Melaka river opposite the Stadhuys (Dutch for town hall), once the mansion of the Dutch governor, this windmill landmarks Melaka's Dutch Square.

    I'd say good thing this windmill isn't painted red like everything else in this area ; )

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    Dutch Square: Here We Are !
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  • Look at this photo ! It's so unlike the drab first photo from me that you could see up above right ?
    This is the so-called Dutch Square.
    In this square, there's a tower, a fountain, a church...& many colourful flowers !
    Let's explore more in here, shall we ?

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    A square surrounded by monumental buildings. From Christ Church [red church of Melaka], Stadthuys, red clock tower and Victoria Regina Fountain.

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