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Red Square (Dutch Square)

Melaka, Malaysia
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Ranked #14 of 56 attractions in Melaka
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: The center of town is referred to as "Red Square" because of the Dutch-inspired red buildings.
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jakarta
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

I don't know the history and maybe if I know the place won't be just red building complex with a lot of tourists taking pictures. The red building near jonker street, St. Paul hill and walk straight to Menara Taming Sari. If you are tired and need Aircon, go inside the Mall nearby.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

If you are thinking of some colourful phototaking in Melaka, do visit the Dutch Square. Christ Church is nearby and there is a windmill, clock tower and fountain nearby as well to inspire your phototaking moments. Jonker Street is also easily accessible via walking pass the bridge.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

The fountain is beautiful and dedicated. There are many rickshaws with various decorations and music. The best thing to do, I think, is tending there and looking around.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Christ Church is just around the corner of this Red Square. This place have a lovely fountain in the middle and big clock at the side. A must-visit place in Melaka.

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Kuching, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013 via mobile

One of the most visited place in Malacca. Its all the feeling and the surrounding that at once a time a busy meeting place, as it is now with tourist.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Honestly, there is not much to do or see on this Red Square, which is in fact very small. It is just there, and you can go there as a meeting place, but just a fex minutes to have a look....and this is it ! Not far from there, you can walk to an Indian restaurant wit cheap excellent tandooris,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

A beautiful area to feel as if you have stepped back in time to colonial Malaya. It feels as if you are in Europe. It can get crowded with tour groups but it's the perfect place top get a cab or a trishaw. There are a few tacky souvineer stalls in this area. The prices are reasonable and you may... More

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Denpasar, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

There is a big tree to sit under and watch passers-by nearby the fountain and the clock tower, where it is a good place as point of rendezvous.

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Hong Kong, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

This is a popular area on the tourist circuit in Malacca that pretty much everyone ends of visiting at some point during their stop in the city. Here you can find the famous red buildings of Malacca, brightly and elaborately decorated trishaws (RM40 per hour), some souvenir and food hawker stands. Interesting attractions at the Dutch Square include the Stradhuys... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Eventually every tourist to Melaka passes through here. What a spot to soak in the colour and movement of tourists being entertained and entertaining. When the trishaw music gets too loud catch the breeze and move closer to the river.

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