Dutch Colonial Architecture in Malaysia | Melaka

Kuala Lumpur was incredible; it was great seeing the Petronas Towers and the Batu Caves from the in- and outside! But I’ve got to keep moving, and the next place on this journey is Melaka! I’m on my way to Singapore, and this is the first stop out of two. As I liked it the most, the first thing I did was see all the main attractions. So, after a stroll along the river, I went to St. Paul’s hill to see the ancient ruins of Bukit St. Paul and get a great view of the city. I went to see the Christ Church and the Stadthuys on Red Square. Ending with the Melaka Straits Mosque, this first day was a success.

Christ Church

After the Dutch conquered Malacca from the Portuguese in 1641, Roman Catholicism got introduced in Malaysia. The Christ Church, built in 1753, is a perfect example of Dutch Colonial Architecture. It has a rectangular shape of 25 meters by 13 meters, with the ceiling rising to 12 meters high. Even the church’s materials are Dutch, as Dutch tiles cover the roof and the walls using Dutch bricks.

Originally the Christ Church and neighbouring Stadthuys were white. They only got painted red in 1911, and this colour scheme has remained the trademark for Melacca’s Dutch-era buildings. The Dutch square also carries the name red square, no surprises there.

The last thing to do for today was the Hard Rock Cafe. I went to see the one in Kuala Lumpur only a couple of days ago, and here I am again. I should make a lifetime list of visited Hard Rock cafes. By now, that would be an extensive list. I’m thrilled to be here; my travels are going so well! 🙂

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