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National Museum, Raffles and Marina Bay

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February 26th 2013
MRT to City Hall in the Colonial Quarter and walked to the National Museum of Singapore along Stamford Road, edged with high rises. Hot and humid, and shade or breeze is welcom but not a patch on air con! Museum is an impressive colonial, white building surrounded by lush lawns and rich green flower beds. A very reasonable entrance fee of $10. Unfortunately the main part of the museum is an ... read more

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Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international ... ... read more