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Dutch Square
Dutch Square
The Historical Structure
The Dutch Square also known as Red Square, surrounded by red painted buildings located in the centre of the old city of Melaka probably the most recognizable landmark in Malacca. Dutch Square included three different buildings which is Stadthuys, Christ Church, Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower, Queen Victoria’s Fountain, Melaka Art Gallery & Youth Museum.
The Stadthuys (an old Dutch spelling, meaning city hall) built by Dutch between 1641 and 1660 as the official residence of Dutch Governors and their officers, the edifice is a fine example of Dutch architecture. Preserved in its original structure and form, it now houses the Historic Museum and Ethnography Museum.
Christ Church standing exactly as it has always been since 1753, Christ church is testimony to Dutch's architectural ingenuity. It replaced a Portuguese church, which was shattered. Bricks were shipped from Zeeland in the Netherlands. On the floor of the church you will find Dutch tombstones. It is the oldest protestant church in Malaysia.Take note of the church's handmade pews, ceiling beams constructed without joints, Brass Bible, tombstone written in Armenian and 'Last Supper' in glazed tiles.
On this square you will find the Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower, it looks Dutch, but it is not, more commonly known as Red Clock Tower. It was built in 1886, gifted to the people of Malacca in by Mr Tan Jiak Kim to fulfill his father’s (Tan Beng Swee) wish.
Queen Victoria’s fountain as it’s situated in the middle of Dutch Square. Queen Victoria's Fountain is a prominent city landmark & is one of the few existing structures left in Melaka from the period of British colonization. This beautiful fountain was created in 1901 as a monument to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.
The Melaka Art Gallery & Youth Museum just beside Christ Church. The museum building was formerly used as part of the Dutch Administrative Complex during the Dutch Melaka. It was later converted into a post office and subsequently an Anglo-Chinese School in 1931. It was finally turned into a museum and was officially opened on 15 April 1992.
The Youth Museum houses and exhibits documents, information and paraphernalia related to local and international activities of various Malaysian youth organisations. Photographs of past and present youth leaders, uniforms worn by members, awards and trophies received, and handicrafts made by members of youth organisations and youth co-operatives.
On the second level of building is the Melaka Art Gallery, which houses several excellent artworks including paintings, sculptures and more. These artworks were produced by well-known Malaysian artists and foreign artist. The Melaka Art Gallery is also known as the PERZIM Art Gallery.












