There is a big tree to sit under and watch passers-by nearby the fountain and the clock tower, where it is a good place as point of rendezvous.

This is a popular area on the tourist circuit in Malacca that pretty much everyone ends of visiting at some point during their stop in the city. Here you can find the famous red buildings of Malacca, brightly and elaborately decorated trishaws (RM40 per hour), some souvenir and food hawker stands. Interesting attractions at the Dutch Square include the Stradhuys... More

Eventually every tourist to Melaka passes through here. What a spot to soak in the colour and movement of tourists being entertained and entertaining. When the trishaw music gets too loud catch the breeze and move closer to the river.

The old church has history but architecturally unimpressive. Was delighted by the colourful riskshaws which are manually driven.

It seems that you are in Holland. The windmill and dutch building around you. There is also a fountain that dedicated to Queen Victoria. It's free. In front of the square near the river bank, you may also try the Durian Ice. Yummmy.......!

Do try to go early, first to avoid the heat and second, to be part of the entertainment - malay folks singing, traditional top playing performance by boys and other attractions. Just sit and absorb the feeling!

This is pretty much the starting point of the heritage trail and obviously is something that you should not miss, but there is very little to actually do or see here other than take a few photos. The church here still functions with many different services held throughout the week, so if you would like to tour it, you'll have... More

There is not much to see to be honest - a fountain in honour of Queen Victoria and a tacky market stall. I was able to look inside the church which was surprisingly bare.

Very small area and most buildings aren't accessible but colourful and quaint. Can get very crowded and quite hot. Worth seeing but do not have expectations of a unique historical experience.