Read Bridge

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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. The bridge is opened to pedestrians and bicycles, and has been modified several times. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 1°17'21"N, 103°50'42"E

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Read Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liang Court, Clarke Quay, Yue Hwa, Elgin Bridge.

~840 ftN
Shopping centre, Shopping
Liang Court
5 min walk • Liang Court, located in the heart of Singapore along the Singapore River, has been a longstanding shopping centre known for its unique blend of Japanese and local culture. This shopping destination has served as a hub for both locals and tourists seeking a diverse...
~470 ftNE
Harbor, Shopping centre, Shopping
Clarke Quay
3 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...
~1640 ftS
Shopping, Department store
Yue Hwa, Central Area
8 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.
~1460 ftE
Bridge
Elgin Bridge
8 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...
~1790 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
The Majestic
9 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...
~1550 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Fort Canning Lighthouse
8 min walk • Fort Canning Lighthouse also known as Fort Canning Light is located on top of Fort Canning Hill and was formerly one of the 13 important lighthouses in the Straits of Malacca.
~1130 ftE
Bridge
Coleman Bridge
6 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.
~1050 ftS
Park
Speakers' Corner
6 min walk • 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.
~1560 ftS
Shopping centre, Shopping
Chinatown Point
8 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.
~730 ftNW
Bridge
Ord Bridge
4 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.
~1150 ftNW
Bridge
Clemenceau Bridge, Central Area
6 min walk • The Clemenceau Bridge is a pre-stressed concrete road bridge across the Singapore River in Singapore. The first bridge was opened in 1940 and was refurbished in 1991.