The Dutch Stadhuys, Malacca

Title
The Dutch Stadhuys, Malacca
Year/Period
c. 1920s
Region
Malaysia
Dimension
Image size: 6 x 7 cm
Accession No.
1997-03275
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

The Stadhuys was a structure built by the Dutch in 1650, when they still occupied Malacca, to serve as a town hall. Located in the historical town centre of Malacca along what is today Laksamana Road, the building has a red exterior and is also commonly referred to as Red Square.

 

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