Downtown Core, Planning district in Central Region, Singapore
The Downtown Core encompasses modern skyscrapers, commercial buildings, and entertainment venues spread across eight distinct subzones including Raffles Place and Marina Centre.
The area transformed from a colonial trading post established by Stamford Raffles in 1823 into Singapore's primary financial and commercial center.
The National Gallery Singapore and Esplanade present year-round exhibitions, performances, and events that showcase both local and international artistic expressions.
Multiple MRT stations, including Raffles Place, Marina Bay, and Tanjong Pagar, connect the district to other parts of Singapore through underground rail networks.
The district maintains a building height restriction of 280 meters, creating a balanced skyline that includes Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Exchange.
Location: Central Region
Inception: 1995
GPS coordinates: 1.28670,103.85400
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
Merlion
58 m
Singapore Flyer
1.1 km
Marina Bay
1 km
Merlion Park
112 m
National Gallery Singapore
486 m
Clarke Quay
964 m
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
365 m
ArtScience Museum
560 m
Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore
1.1 km
National Museum of Singapore
1.3 km
The Helix Bridge
786 m
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
1.3 km
Supreme Court of Singapore
575 m
The Pinnacle@Duxton
1.8 km
Lau Pa Sat
811 m
CHIJMES
966 m
Parkview Square
1.6 km
Swissôtel The Stamford
770 m
Fort Canning Hill
1.2 km
Guoco Tower
1.4 km
The Float at Marina Bay
574 m
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
1.6 km
St Andrew's Cathedral
646 m
National Library Singapore
1.2 km
Asian Civilisations Museum
304 m
One Raffles Place
425 m
Fountain of Wealth
1.1 km
Singapore Art Museum
1.2 kmReviews
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