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Melaka Town Square

Melaka, Malaysia
Ranked #15 of 49 attractions in Melaka
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: This was the town center during Dutch colonial times.
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toowoomba
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Having seen this square 35 years ago a lot had changed. It was tidier and had been paved neatly. Always will be impressive. More

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Heerlen, The Netherlands
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

A lot of tourist on a square with some shops. Nothing special. More

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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Interesting buildings with nice British architecture and nice clock. More

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Perth, Western Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Great old buildings with wonderful history. There are many market stalls with great buys to be had. More

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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188 reviews 188 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

recommended visit the Stamp museum. the square itself is a centre point of Malacca Old Town-Bandar Hilir. Many tri-cycle with it's colourful decorations and those with music make the square living. Many meseum around the area, some may skip if you are lack of time. More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Colorful with the tourist trishaws, nice warm colored buildings that make for nice photos and stalls selling tourist junk-that is what it is. You will pass through will walking to the other sites and that is as much time as you need. More

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Karachi
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

We were holidaying in Kuala Lumpur and chose to spend a day in Melaka which was Malaysia's centre of gravity in the 17th, 18th and 19th century. It was the main trade route for spices etc and the East India Company established a strong presence there. The successive Dutch, Portuguese and the British governmentss left their mark on Melaka through... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

pretty square with all the decorated tri cycles, it is where the night market is held which is a huge attraction and very busy, the church is the centre attraction. More

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Perth
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

The square is just the start of it all...you can find almost anything in the way of cheap, touristy and wildly colourful in this wonderful location. Tacky, tacky, and kitsch but oh so wonderful!!!! Make sure you try the 'tri-shaws': you won't find them like this anywhere else in Malaysia. The silk flower decorations, the blaring music, the colourful characters... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

Plenty of shops and restaurants (3 McDonalds within 2 minute walk) so fine if you want that. Not much character though so no need to stay long. More

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