Novena, Planning area in Central Region, Singapore
Description
Novena is a planning area in the Central Region comprising five subzones: Malcolm, Balestier, Mount Pleasant, Moulmein, and Dunearn, located between Toa Payoh and Bukit Timah. The zone blends residential neighborhoods with commercial centers and healthcare facilities, with access provided by Novena MRT station and numerous bus routes.
History
The name derives from devotions to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, a Catholic origin that shaped the area's early identity. Tan Tock Seng Hospital, founded in 1844, ranks among Singapore's oldest medical institutions and influenced how healthcare developed across the region.
Culture
The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall houses over 400 artifacts documenting connections between Southeast Asia and China during a pivotal period. The space reflects how this historical moment remains embedded in the local identity today.
Practical
Novena MRT station provides direct access to the area and sits just one stop from Orchard Road shopping district. Multiple bus routes run through the zone, making it easy to get around on foot or by public transport.
Did you know?
Velocity at Novena Square is Singapore's first shopping center dedicated entirely to sports and active living, housing over 160 specialized stores across three levels. This concept brings fitness and recreational pursuits together in one place, creating a destination where movement and shopping intertwine.
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Orchard Towers
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2.3 km
Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
1.8 km
Sri Temasek
2.3 km
Goodwood Park Hotel
1.8 km
Shaw House and Centre
2.1 km
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
1.2 km
Siong Lim Temple
2.4 km
Wheelock Place
2.3 km
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
2.4 km
The Orchard Residences
2.3 km
Burmese Buddhist Temple
1.2 km
Eden Hall, Singapore
2.3 km
ERA APAC Centre
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Scotts Shopping Centre
2.1 km
600 @ Toa Payoh
1.9 km
Toa Payoh Town Park
1.4 km
Newton Suites
897 m
Toa Payoh Public Library
1.8 km
Ardmore Residence
1.8 km
Pop and Contemporary Fine Art
2.1 km
Trellis Towers
1 km
Singapore Mobility Gallery
2.2 km
MOE Heritage Centre
899 m
Centre for Ethnobotany
2.3 km
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