Sunday, September 30, 2007

Cathedral of Good Shepherd


The Humble Cathedral of Good Shepherd
This Cathedral is the seat of Archbishop of Singapore.
It also houses the relics of Saint Laurent-Marie-Joseph Imbert, to whom the Cathedral owes its name.

The Cathedral is built in a restrained Renaissance style. Its porticos are in the Palladian manner. Its plan is in the form of a Latin cross and like all traditional churches, it is orientated east.



Contrasting with St Joseph Church
This church is located not far from the cathedral. This church with its Gothic style has a majestic look. Inside the church has a lot of saints statues giving a communion of saints feeling atmosphere during the mass.

The architectural structure of the church is in the form of a Latin cross. Its central octagonal tower is capped by a dome and flanked by two smaller towers.



The Entrance to the Cathedral


Statue of the late Pope John Paul II Outside the Cathedral

Boat Quay at Night


Central Fire Station








CHIJMES - restaurants, bars, shops


It was used as a Catholic convent known as Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ) for 131 years, with Caldwell House as its convent quarters constructed in 1840–1841 and the chapel in 1904.

The chapel, now a multi-purpose hall, is known as CHIJMES Hall and Caldwell House, now an art gallery, have both been gazetted as national monuments. The complex has been restored for commercial purposes as a dining, shopping and entertainment centre with ethnic restaurants, shops and a function hall, providing a backdrop for musicals, recitals, theatrical performances and weddings.