Built in 1824 by Sultan Hussein Shah, the first Sultan of Singapore, the mosque is a vibrant symbol of the Muslim faith, and a focal point of Singapore's Malay community. The mosque's golden domes are adorned with glass bottle ends at the base, which were collected and donated by the lower-income as their contributions to the mosque's construction.
The first local mosque to be named after a woman, the mosque was built by and named after philanthropist Hajjah Fatimah in 1845. Just like Singapore, this beautiful mosque is a blend of Indo-Islamic and European features seen in the traditional onion-shaped dome, Chinese glazed porcelain tiles and a minaret that resembles a church spire.
Singapore's original indie neighbourhood is a great place to wander, with its hole-in-the-wall bars, boutique fashion stores and indie business. Keep a lookout for wall murals and graffiti by both local and internationally-renowned artists.
Take a jaunt around Kampong Gelam, Bugis, and Waterloo Street, explore hidden gems and snap a trove of interesting street art. Highlights include 'Piedra Negra' at Haji Lane and 'Coffee Story' at 29 Sultan Gate.
This Michelin Bib Gourmand eatery is known for its nasi padang - rice with an assortment of side dishes, from beef rendang to sambal prawns.
Housing more than 1,000 vintage cameras, the museum is Singapore's first gallery focused on analog cameras. In fact, the architecture of the building itself is designed to resemble a giant Rollei camera. On display is everything from novel old-school spy cameras to pistol cameras.