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Must-See Sites Around Raffles Place

Whether a first-time visitor to the Central Buzz District or a resident explorer, Raffles Place offers an eclectic mix of things to see, taste and experience, all just a hop, skip and a jump from Raffles Place MRT station. Many historical landmarks can be discovered and remembered around the vicinity, including Singapore’s oldest banks, department stores, bridges and temples, so let’s rewind the clock as we take a step back in time. 

i Light Singapore 2025 arrives in Raffles Place 

From 29 May to 21 June 2025, a stunning inflatable garden puts down roots in Raffles Place to illuminate the precinct as part of i Light Singapore 2025. This is the first time Raffles Place is participating in i Light Singapore as a satellite location.

Uncovering Fascinating Stories from Raffles Place’s Past

Over the past century, Raffles Place has seen several waves of transformation, reflecting our island’s own journey of growth and renewal. From the first commercial hub, Commercial Square, where international traders used to gather, our precinct has turned into a vibrant bustling community within Singapore’s Central Buzz District. 

Turning Raffles Place into your Third Place

Placemaking is a collaborative process that involves the community in shaping the public realm into a meaningful and engaging place where one can live, work and play in. Through Raffles Place Alliance’s placemaking initiatives, the precinct has also turned into a third place for many. 

Crushing your New Year Goals at Raffles Place

With every new year comes a slew of resolutions and a laundry list of ought-tos and to-dos— whether that be to read more books or to drink less coffee, to pick up a new hobby or to expand your social circle—and 2025 is no different.

Must-See Sites Around Raffles Place

Whether a first-time visitor to the Central Buzz District or a resident explorer, Raffles Place offers an eclectic mix of things to see, taste and experience, all just a hop, skip and a jump from Raffles Place MRT station. Many historical landmarks can be discovered and remembered around the vicinity, including Singapore’s oldest banks, department stores, bridges and temples, so let’s rewind the clock as we take a step back in time. 

i Light Singapore 2025 arrives in Raffles Place 

From 29 May to 21 June 2025, a stunning inflatable garden puts down roots in Raffles Place to illuminate the precinct as part of i Light Singapore 2025. This is the first time Raffles Place is participating in i Light Singapore as a satellite location.

Uncovering Fascinating Stories from Raffles Place’s Past

Over the past century, Raffles Place has seen several waves of transformation, reflecting our island’s own journey of growth and renewal. From the first commercial hub, Commercial Square, where international traders used to gather, our precinct has turned into a vibrant bustling community within Singapore’s Central Buzz District. 

Turning Raffles Place into your Third Place

Placemaking is a collaborative process that involves the community in shaping the public realm into a meaningful and engaging place where one can live, work and play in. Through Raffles Place Alliance’s placemaking initiatives, the precinct has also turned into a third place for many. 

Crushing your New Year Goals at Raffles Place

With every new year comes a slew of resolutions and a laundry list of ought-tos and to-dos— whether that be to read more books or to drink less coffee, to pick up a new hobby or to expand your social circle—and 2025 is no different.