Fodor's Expert Review Chijmes

Civic District Plaza/Square

The oldest building in this walled complex is the Coleman-designed Caldwell House, a private mansion built in 1840. In 1852, it became the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, where nuns housed and schooled abandoned children. The church was added in 1903. After World War II, both the convent and the church fell into disrepair. In 1996, the complex was renovated and reopened as a shopping and entertainment complex. The lovingly restored church is also rented out for private functions (it stood in for the First Methodist Church in the film Crazy Rich Asians).

Plaza/Square

Quick Facts

30 Victoria St.
Singapore, Singapore  187996, Singapore

6337–7810

www.chijmes.com.sg

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