Red Square (Dutch Square)
Melaka State · Malaysia
Disembarking the river cruise, you will set foot upon Dutch Square. Dutch Square is distinguished by a group of bright, terracotta-red colonial Dutch buildings, built between 1650 and 1750, with louvered windows and chunky doors with wrought iron hinges.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Red Square (Dutch Square)
Welcome to the absolute epicenter of historic Melaka. You have arrived at the Dutch Square, colloquially and universally known as the Red Square. …
Listen in the app2The Stadthuys: Seat of Dutch Power
Let us begin with the most massive and imposing structure in the square, the Stadthuys. Dominating the eastern flank of the plaza, this vast, multi-tiered building is reputed to be the oldest surviving Dutch historical building…
Listen in the app3Christ Church Melaka: Protestant Heritage
Directly adjacent to the Stadthuys stands the iconic Christ Church Melaka. This is not merely a historical monument, but the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia. …
Listen in the app4Queen Victoria Memorial Fountain
Positioned prominently in the center of the square, offering a soothing auditory backdrop of trickling water, is the Queen Victoria Memorial Fountain. This ornate structure marks a definitive shift in the historical narrative of…
Listen in the app5The Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower
Looking toward the edge of the square, standing exactly fifty feet tall, is the vibrant Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower. At first glance, painted in the exact same uniform red as the Dutch buildings, one might easily assume it was…
Listen in the app6The Trishaw Phenomenon
No academic observation of the Dutch Square is complete without analyzing the overwhelming presence of the Melaka trishaws. Lined up tightly along the edge of the plaza, these vehicles are impossible to ignore. …
Listen in the app7The Melaka River Walkway
Before we depart the square, let us step just a few meters to the north, where the hard paving of the plaza meets the edge of the Melaka River. This river is the absolute reason for the city's existence. …
Listen in the app8Red Square (Dutch Square)
As we conclude our intensive study of the Red Square, take one final look at this enclosed, vibrant space. We have unpacked a dense concentration of history. …
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What is Red Square (Dutch Square)?
Red Square (Dutch Square) is a place in Melaka State · Malaysia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Melaka State · Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 2.1943, 102.2491 |
| Last updated |
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