Square Tower
Square Tower
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BettyandLingShing
Malaysia638 contributions
Build in 1879, firstly served as City Jail, later converted into defensive fortress, then a dance hall. Before it being closed down recently, it had being used as information center for tourists. It is located at the end of Waterfront, oppositing the new State Legislative Assembly Building. The tower is not big, nor magnificient. However, it form a great contrast between new and old town when we backgrounded it with the new assembly building.
You can visit the old Town Court, Charles Brooke Monument, India Street, and Main Bazaar together. For more information about our experience in Kuching, pls visit our blog at:
http://bettyandlingshing.blogspot.com/2009/12/kuching-01.html
You can visit the old Town Court, Charles Brooke Monument, India Street, and Main Bazaar together. For more information about our experience in Kuching, pls visit our blog at:
http://bettyandlingshing.blogspot.com/2009/12/kuching-01.html
Written December 13, 2009
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jajavalB
Lampang, Thailand3,875 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
This white tower is historical building in the area of waterfront. It's not allowed to enter inside, just walking around and take pictures. Crossing the street, there is courthouse complex which is group of buildings in colonial style , now serve as restaurant, tourist visitors center, souvenir shop. It's nice to visit too.
Written September 11, 2018
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James L
Singapore, Singapore95 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
This square tower is right at the end of the Kuching Waterfront. There are construction work around it and the place is closed. Basically just view it from the outside.
Written September 15, 2015
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Tony W
Sydney, Australia4,599 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
An interesting building at the end of the Esplanade. The building is a historical remnant from the Brooks period of Kuching's history. The two serpent figures guarding the stairs from the river add a nice touch to any photos.
Written January 8, 2015
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maxie chua
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia60 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
Back in 1990-an, the Square Tower was one of my favorite place to visit...now just like left old building, no more water, no more fountain...just old building there. sad.
Written September 29, 2014
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KrisD_pl
Warsaw, Poland7,687 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
This white old building is a distincitve landmark of the Kuching waterfront. Everybody stops here to catch a photo of the tower with the Sarawak parliament in the background. Nice view and nothing else.
Written May 26, 2013
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Jon Lo
Kuala Lumpur140 contributions
Mar 2013 • Friends
At the end of the Kuching waterfront, you will find this square and small tower. Nice to take photo here.
Written April 19, 2013
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pianocello
Shah Alam, Malaysia1,909 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
This place is a photogenic building by the Waterfront. It has been turned into a restaurant so unless you are eating there, you won't be able to go in.
Written October 22, 2022
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fudge2012oz
Melbourne55 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Was looking forward to checking this place out but unfortunately it has been turned into a restaurant! And it was never open when we went by so didn't get the chance to check it out!
Written July 10, 2019
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izif_37
Ljubljana, Slovenia3,241 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
Looks like a small fort but it was build for the Brooks wife and much later converted to a prison. There is a restaurant at the ground floor now. Worth a visit as it is located at the river bank.
Written March 18, 2017
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