»The Stadthuys
Thursday, October 4, 2012
The Stadthuys also known as red building in
Malacca Dutch Square was built in 1650 as the official residence of the Dutch
Governor and his officers, it is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in
the East. In addition, it is the most magnificent relic of the Dutch rule
in Malacca where it features red walls, wooden doors and iron hinges. According Malacca history, apart from being the governors' house, The Stadthuys also includes the secretary's office, a prayer room, a dining room, a guest house, servant’s quarters, the home of the Chief Merchant, a prison, trade office, warehouses, courtyards and a detached bakery. The spacious records room of The Stadthuys is exceptionally suitable for the preservation of official documents.
In this new era, it serves as Museum of History and Ethnography. Where people can visit and learn the traditions, the Sultanate, past
rulers of Melaka, the Portuguese, Dutch as well as British through the displays
of artifact, traditional costumes, and other exhibits. Furthermore, it is used for displaying bits and pieces of the different eras of Malacca's colourful history and the culture of its people. There are showcases on the Malays, Chinese, Indians, the sino-Malay Peranakan and even the Portuguese Eurasians. For more information , please visit Dutchmalaysia
Opening
hours:
(Museum
of History and Ethnography)
9.00am -
5.30pm (weekday)
9.00am -
9.00pm (weekend)
Admission
fee: RM5 Adult, RM2 Child
Tel:
06 284 1934
References : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadthuys
http://goseasia.about.com/od/malaysiastopattractions/ss/melaka_walking_tour_5.htm
http://goseasia.about.com/od/malaysiastopattractions/ss/melaka_walking_tour_5.htm
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