Civic District, Singapore

Civic District, Singapore
Supreme Court Building as seen from the Singapore River

The Civic District is an area in the central area of Singapore[1] designated for housing government offices, museums, memorials, and parks. It is home to the Esplanade, Fort Canning hill, Asian Civilisations Museum, Supreme Court Building, Raffles City, National Museum of Singapore and the City Hall MRT Station.

References

  1. ^ Goh, Robbie B. H. (2005). Contours of culture: space and social difference in Singapore. Hong Kong University Press. pp. 28–52. ISBN 9789622097315. 

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