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ArchitectureSt George Church
The church is designed by using the classic architectural order, such as the Doric columns supporting the triangular pediment. The plan is laid symmetrically. This church is very similar to the cathedral of St George at at Chennai in India.
ArchitectureOld Saints Church
The wooden church is similar to the countryside buildings in Europe. The church with the Latin-cross plan has a double roof with the wooden partition on the side wall that can be opened. There are small bell tower and rose window in front which are the regular format of the church. The stained glass was added in 1911 give the magnificent view for this church.
ArchitectureSaint Paul Church
The chapel was built from laterites. The church has a classic style pediment and a plain rose window in front. Within the structure is quite simple. On the floor, many grave plates can be found. This is the tradition of the Christians that will engrave the corpse on the church’s floor in order to be God’s servants.
ArchitectureChrist Church : Melaka
The pediment of this church was designed under the style of Baroque, which was the most popular in Holland duing that time. The tiled roof is, however, similar to the indigenous roof and the portico was added during the British period.
ArchitectureBelfry : Saint Andrew Cathedral
loftiest and the most beautiful Neo-Gothic church in Singapore. Locates in the front, the huge belfry is divided into 3 stories decorated with the series of Gothic-styled pointed arches. The roof is pointed spire indicating the Gothic affiliation.
ArchitectureInterior : Saint Andrew Cathedral
Saint Andrew Cathedral is the largest cathedral and the most elegant in Singapore. It consists of arched windows of Gothic style. The atmosphere inside is affected by the mosaic, creating a holy atmosphere in Gothic style. There is an apse at the back, which is decorated with three long mirrors called “Three Sisters”. This is very common in Gothic art of Bristish and French styles.
ArchitectureInterior : Saint Andrew Cathedral
Saint Andrew Cathedral is the largest cathedral and the most elegant in Singapore. It consists of arched windows of Gothic style. The atmosphere inside is affected by the mosaic, creating a holy atmosphere in Gothic style. At the front, there is a large organ according to the Gothic cathedral structure.
