Helps you plan your wonderful trip .....

Stadthuys   

The Stadthuys, also known as the Red Square, is a historical structure situated in the heart of Melaka town. The building was built by the Dutch and is known to be the oldest and biggest Dutch colonial building in Southeast Asia. Its name means ‘Municipal Town Hall’ in Dutch.

It is famous for its red-painted buildings, and its prominent clock tower. The Stadthuys was built in 1650, and has since been preserved in its original Dutch architectural form. It covers about 49,000 square feet. 

The Stadthuys served as a civic centre throughout the Dutch and British rulings in Melaka. After Malaysia gained its independence, the government also used it as a State Governing Center until 1979. It has now been converted into the History, Ethnography and Literature Museums. 

Visitors can tour the museums between 9am and 5.30pm daily except on Friday when they close for Friday prayers from 12.15pm until 2.45pm. Admission fees is RM5 for adults and RM2 for children.