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Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay): The Performing arts centre.
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  • By K.Knight on December 27, 2004
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  • The
    The "Durians" performing arts
    centre.
    by K.Knight
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    This is Singapores latest and most talked about venue. It appears that Singapore is always under construction with improvements and this is no exception. The performing arts centre stands out from the crowd of building because of its "spiky" domes and the building is affectionately known as the "DURIANS", a spiky and pungent fruit which is also known as the "KING OF FRUITS" by your friendly local Singaporians.

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    Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay): Esplanade & Merlion by night
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  • Updated By imstress on October 28, 2004
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  • Esplande & Merlion - Singapore
    Esplande & Merlion
    by imstress, 4 more photos
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    Esplanade & Merlion are beautiful by night. Take a look at the pic and you will agree. You can take a nice stroll from the Esplanade to Fullerton Hotel. Hunt for the mini-merlion.

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  • Directions: Nearest MRT - City Hall & Raffles Place MRT Station
  • Website: http://www.esplanade.com.sg

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    Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay): Esplanade - Theatres on the bay
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  • Updated By imstress on October 31, 2005
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  • Esplanade aka
    Esplanade aka "Durian"
    by imstress
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    You wont be able to miss this magnificant 2 dome shaped architecture on the bay near the Merlion Walk. The Esplanade - Theatres on the bay building has a nickname which is "Durian" (King of the fruits). It is suppose to look like the a microphone. The arts land food lover will love this place. It also houses many restaurants and the glutton bay where they serve all the local hawker fares is just next to it. Look out for the "I WAS HERE" and take a picture ;p

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  • Directions: Nearest Metro - City Hall
  • Website: http://www.esplanade.com.sg

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    Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay): The biggest durian fruit in the world: Esplanade
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  • Updated By Skylink on June 16, 2006
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  • Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay) - Singapore
    by Skylink
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    The Esplanade is a theatre complex (not cinema) with restaurants and shops, too. It's located close to the City Hall MRT and connected to that station. The building looks like 2 durian fruit. The name of the building is pronounced "esplan-ade" like "lemonaide", not "espla-nahd". Often there is outdoor music being played between the Esplanade exit and the river. If you look closely toward the central business district, you will see the Fullerton Hotel (with it's columns) and the Merlion statue. Consider walking toward those sites from the Esplanade.

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  • Directions: Nearest Metro - City Hall
  • Website: http://www.esplanade.com.sg

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    Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay): ESPLANADE - Theatres on the bay
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  • Updated By Umea6 on December 10, 2003
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  • Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay) - Singapore
    by Umea6
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    Singapore is also becoming the most influentian city of culture in SE Asia. This is a new theatre and concert house. it is located between the business and entertainment district on the one side and the old city on the other, at the point where the Singapore River flows into the open sea. The building itself looks like a giant fly's eye or to me, it looks like a much-loved fruit in singapore - durian.

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    Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay): The Esplanades (Durian)
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  • By SLLiew on September 13, 2007
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  • Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay) - Singapore
    by SLLiew
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    A beautifully designed unique architecture for the theatres and the art. The "thorny" roofs of the buildings resemble the thorns of a popular local seasonal fruit called "durian". Hence it has been fondly called "Durian". Even if you are not going to see a concert or recital, it is a great place to walk along the river promenade to see across the Fullerton and Merlion and city skyscrapper skyline. At night, the place has an special glow about it.

  • Directions: Nearest Metro - City Hall
  • Website: http://www.esplanade.com.sg

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    Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay): Esplande... Singapore's theatre of dreams...
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  • By KenRyu on December 15, 2003
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    Central Business District
    by KenRyu
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    This building was built for the purpose to gather performance arts together with exhibitions to be the biggest Arts theature in Singapore.... But to a scenic minded person like myself, it is a magnificent place to enjoy a nice breeze and a breath-taking view of SG's wonders, our harbor, Central Business District... our strong architectures and Sheares Bridge... n much more.... Its also a nice place to sit down n relax to nice music.., a great cup of coffee.. and a nice meal... after a day of heavy shopping at the City Hall area....

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    Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay): It looks like a Durian...
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  • By littlegirl0130 on March 14, 2005
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  • Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay) - Singapore
    by littlegirl0130
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    Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is located on 6 hectares of prime waterfront land by Marina Bay. There are over 5,000 world class hotel rooms, 2 major convention centres, 7,500 car parking spaces, 1,000 shops, 300 restaurants and 150 bars in its immediate vicinity.

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  • Address: 1 Esplanade Drive
  • Phone: (+65) 6828 8222
  • Directions: Nearest Metro - City Hall
  • Website: http://www.esplanade.com.sg
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    Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay): The esplanade & merlion
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  • By happyhormones on September 13, 2005
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  • The merlion throwing water - Singapore
    The merlion throwing water
    by happyhormones, 2 more photos
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    Icons of Singapore - the esplanade, also known as the durian building, and the merlion. Photo opportunities people! The merlion is just a short walk from the esplanade.

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  • Address: Esplanade
  • Directions: Nearest MRT - City Hall or Raffles Place
  • Website: http://www.esplanade.com.sg

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    Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay): The Durian
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  • By martin_nl on October 17, 2006
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  • The durian - Singapore
    The durian
    by martin_nl, 3 more photos
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    Although the fruit has a horrible taste in my opinion is does look great, and so does this building. It is quite a recent addition to the cities things to see. A lot of Singaporeans hate the looks of this durian shaped theatre building. Wowever there is lots to see and do both inside the building as outside. Most likely you'll be coming here to see a cultural performance or to just check out the inside of the building. However if you hang out outside you can enjoy one of the many free performances by the street entertainers that are frequently held here.

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  • Directions: Nearest Metro - City Hall
  • Website: http://www.esplanade.com.sg

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