Between Sea & Sky

Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay


Abstract sculpture by Belgian sculptor Olivier Strebelle.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay attractions

1. Abundance III

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This giant bronze ring by architect-turned-artist Sun Yu-Li creates optical illusions and seems to get smaller or larger depending on where you stand.

2. Civilian War Memorial

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This 67m-high memorial is dedicated to the civilian victims of the Japanese occupation of Singapore. The four pillars represent the shared suffering of…

3. Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Singapore’s S$600 million Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay offers a nonstop program of international and local performances, and free outdoor performances…

4. Six Brushstrokes

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Swing by to check out these six aluminium sculptures by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein.

5. Fountain of Wealth

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Declared the World's Largest Fountain (though not Most Attractive) in the Guinness Book of Records in 1998, the Fountain of Wealth has since had its title…

6. Seeds

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This large granite sculpture is by Singaporean sculpture Han Sai Por.

7. Raffles Hotel

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Although its resplendent lobby is only accessible to hotel and restaurant guests, Singapore's most iconic slumber palace is worth a quick visit for its…

8. Padang

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This grassy field is home to the Singapore Cricket Club and Singapore Recreation Club. During WWII, the invading Japanese herded the European community…