Places of Worship
Singapore might be a small country but it is home to a wide variety of people from different cultures, religions and races. From temples to churches to mosques, these places reflect the diversity of the communities who live and worship here.
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
The temple got its name from what the Buddhists regard
as the left canine tooth of Buddha. It houses
a giant stupa made of
gold.
St. Andrew’s Cathedral
Singapore’s largest cathedral & the oldest Anglican house of worship. Its original chapel had to be replaced after being
destroyed by two lightning strikes.
CHIJMES
Pronounced ‘chimes’, this building was once a school and chapel. It retains its intricate plasterwork, wall frescoes,
and stained glass
windows.
Sultan Mosque
An iconic landmark in the Kampong Gelam district, the mosque has massive golden domes and a huge prayer hall. It is a place dear to the Muslim community of Singapore.
Thian Hock Keng Temple
Builtin traditional southern Chinese style, this temple
is dedicated to Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea, as it
used to face the
shoreline.
