Is Fort Canning Park worth visiting?
Is Fort Canning Park worth visiting? Fort Canning Park is one of Singapore's most historic landmarks. It has witnessed Singapore's golden age, when Malay Kings ruled from its peak, and watched as the island transformed from a sleepy fishing village into a vibrant trading hub in the 19th century.
Who is buried at Fort Canning?
There were a number of prominent burials at the Fort Canning cemetery. One of them was José d'Almeida – the Portuguese consul-general and one of the earliest European merchants in Singapore – and his family. Another well-known personality laid to rest at Fort Canning was George D.
What is the oldest park in Singapore?
Fort Canning Hill, previously known as Bukit Larangan and Government Hill,1 is 156 ft high and located at the junction of Canning Rise and Fort Canning Road. It has been a landmark since Singapore's earliest recorded history.
What is unique about Fort Canning Park?
The park offers an escape from the busy city scenes with plenty of walking trails and exotic plants. It is also home to an interesting underground WWII tunnel complex and other attractions of art and history. Besides being a welcome respite of quiet greenery in Singapore, Fort Canning Park is also a historic area.
Who owns Fort Canning Park?
The Legends Fort Canning Park is owned and operated by The Legends Fort Canning Park Pte. Ltd. The company is jointly owned by: Ms Goh Min Yen, Executive Chairman of The Legends Fort Canning Park and Managing Director of Eng Wah Organization Limited.
What happened at Fort Canning Park?
Fort Canning remained the headquarters of the British military operations until the outbreak of Second World War in 1941. During the Japanese invasion of Singapore in Feb 1942, the hill also housed Singapore's largest underground military operations complex.