Things to do in Civic District, Singapore

The colonial heart of Singapore along the Singapore River. Many of the city's museums and government buildings are here.

"The colonial heart of Singapore along the Singapore River. Many of the city's museums and government"

Historic bridge crossed on the walking route from the Merlion to the Padang.

"Historic bridge crossed on the walking route from the Merlion to the Padang."

Art museum housed in the old City Hall, beside the Padang.

"Art museum housed in the old City Hall, beside the Padang."

A museum in an 1800s building tracing Singapore's story from British colonial rule and union with Malaysia to independence. It's worth a couple of hours.

"A museum in an 1800s building tracing Singapore's story from British colonial rule and union with Ma"

Large open field where major national events like the National Day Parade are held. It is surrounded by historic buildings.

"Large open field where major national events like the National Day Parade are held. It is surrounded"

Historic cathedral seen on a walk around the Padang.

"Historic cathedral seen on a walk around the Padang."

World War II memorial near the Padang, nicknamed the Chopstick Monument.

"World War II memorial near the Padang, nicknamed the Chopstick Monument."