Christ Church, Malacca, church in Malacca, Malaysia
Christ Church is an Anglican church from the 18th century located in the heart of the old town of Malacca, Malaysia. The building sits on Dutch Square, facing the Stadthuys, and is part of the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic core.
The church was built by the Dutch and completed in 1753, after they had taken control of Malacca from the Portuguese. When the British took over the city, they converted it into an Anglican church, which it has remained ever since.
Christ Church remains an active Anglican place of worship and is one of the most photographed buildings in the city. Its bright red facade stands at the center of Dutch Square, surrounded by other red colonial buildings that give the area a strong visual character.
The church is still in active use, so access may be limited during services and visitors should dress modestly. Coming outside of Sunday morning hours generally gives more time to look around inside without interruption.
The floor inside the church is covered with old gravestones from the 18th and 19th centuries, hand-inscribed with the names of Dutch and British settlers. Visitors can read them simply by looking down as they walk through the nave.
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