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Red Square (Dutch Square)

Melaka, Malaysia
Ranked #9 of 49 attractions in Melaka
4.0 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: The center of town is referred to as "Red Square" because of the Dutch-inspired red buildings.
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toowoomba
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Such history contained in one area. Bit spoilt by all the stallholders. HOWEVER, we found the most amazing man who took us to see the sights in a rickshaw - he loved history and gave a great commentary in impeccable English. More

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Singapore
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It is a must visit place in Malacca to snap a shot of their landmark. As many tourists flock to this place, the hawkers come along too selling the usual stuffs to tourists. There are also many well decorated trishaws plying this area for tourists to hop on for a joy ride around the vicinity. More

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Melaka, Malaysia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Very pretty, great buildings, gorgeous trees and flowers, and the cooling spray from the fountain More

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Heerlen, The Netherlands
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Just a square with a little mill and a lot of tourist! More

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Singapore, Singapore
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The square is interesting, love the old buildings and the settings. The tourism board, though, can be more informative about the history of the place and buildings. I myself love history so I know exactly what happened in malacca, but for some people they are just old buildings with no meaning. So little explanation given and not much historical context... More

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Danville, California
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94 reviews 94 reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Again, the hawkers were pushing stuff that was of poor quality and really ordinary style. At a classy site, one expects better. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

good place for pictures, but honestly nothing too much going on around here. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Everyone who has been to malacca will never miss this. The red color of the building is definitely a stand out. Spend some time walking around the square, there are plenty to discover More

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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188 reviews 188 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

centre of malacca old town, with many Dutch style huge building. Crowded with tourists, locals, hawkers, easy acess to many museum, include museum Malacca, Museum Stamp, Museum Senibina(architecture), Museum Kecantikan , ang bridge Tan Kim Seng, to walk cross, it is Jonker street and also Jalan Tan Cheng Lock(Hereen Street).Many flowercar (kereta beca) for rent. More

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New York, NY, USA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Always crowded with cars, tourists, groups, and hawkers, but in a slight rain everyone scatters and you can take some good pictures. More

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