Speakers' Corner

#128 among destinations in Singapore

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The Speakers' Corner in Singapore is an area located within Hong Lim Park at the Downtown Core district, whereby Singaporeans may demonstrate, hold exhibitions and performances, as well as being able to engage freely in political open-air public speeches, debates and discussions. It is based upon the premise of its namesake, Speakers' Corner, which was first launched at Hyde Park, London and has since been established in many other countries with a political system of representative democracy. ()

Opened: 1 September 2000 (24 years ago)Capacity: 20 thous.Elevation: 46 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 1°17'11"N, 103°50'46"E

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Nearby attractions include: Sri Mariamman Temple, Clarke Quay, People's Park Complex, Yue Hwa.

~1470 ftS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Mariamman Temple
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Singapore's bustling Chinatown, the Sri Mariamman Temple stands as a vivid testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. This Hindu temple, the oldest in Singapore, was founded in 1827 by Naraina Pillai, an immigrant from South India.
~1280 ftN
Harbor, Shopping centre, Shopping
Clarke Quay
7 min walk • Nestled along the picturesque Singapore River, Clarke Quay is a vibrant port that pulsates with life both day and night. Once a hub of commerce during the 19th century, where bumboats jostled to unload their cargo, this historical quayside has transformed into a...
~1390 ftSW
Shopping centre, Shopping, Spa
People's Park Complex
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chinatown in Singapore, People's Park Complex is a commercial and residential building that stands as a testament to the city-state's urban development. This iconic shopping centre, with its unmistakable brutalist architecture, was completed in...
~1070 ftSW
Shopping, Department store
Yue Hwa, Central Area
6 min walk • Yue Hwa Building is a historic building located at the junction of Eu Tong Sen Street and Upper Cross Street in Chinatown, Singapore, next to Chinatown MRT station.
~1300 ftSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Yueh Hai Ching Temple
7 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Singapore's Central Business District, Yueh Hai Ching Temple, also affectionately known as the "Temple of Love", is a historical gem that stands as a testament to the cultural and religious heritage of Chinese immigrants in Singapore.
~1430 ftNE
Bridge
Elgin Bridge
7 min walk • Elgin Bridge, a historic and functional landmark, serves as a vital connection across the Singapore River in the heart of the city-state's Central Area. Named after Lord Elgin, the British Governor-General of India, the bridge marks the boundary between the Downtown...
~1270 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
The Majestic
7 min walk • The Majestic, a historical landmark nestled in the heart of Singapore, is an emblematic theatre that has stood the test of time. Established in 1928, this iconic venue was initially a Cantonese opera house that later transitioned into a cinema, captivating audiences...
~1050 ftN
Bridge
Read Bridge
6 min walk • Read Bridge is a beam-structured bridge located at Clarke Quay within the Singapore River Planning Area in Singapore. The bridge crosses the Singapore River linking Clarke Quay to Swissôtel Merchant Court. The bridge was built in 1881, completed in 1889 and opened on 18 April 1889.
~1470 ftNE
Bridge
Coleman Bridge
8 min walk • Coleman Bridge is a vehicular bridge in Singapore. The bridge links Hill Street and New Bridge Road, spanning the Singapore River near Clarke Quay. Part of the bridge demarcates the boundary between the Downtown Core and the Singapore River Planning Area, both of which are located within the Central Area.
~680 ftSW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Chinatown Point
4 min walk • Chinatown Point is a shopping mall located in Chinatown, Singapore next to Chinatown MRT station at the junction of New Bridge Road and Upper Cross Street. It is a mixed development which includes a 25-storey office tower located right above the mall. Constructed in the 1980s, the mall opened in 1990.
~1780 ftNW
Bridge
Ord Bridge
9 min walk • Ord Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in Singapore. It spans the Singapore River at Clarke Quay, located in the Singapore River Planning Area within the Central Area. The Ord Bridge was built in 1886 to replace a demolished footbridge known as the ABC Bridge. The steel truss bridge was named after Colonel Sir Harry St.