The Stadthuys is located at what is now called the Dutch Square, on Jalan Kota. In front of the Stadthuys is the Clock Tower, Victoria Fountain and nearby is the famous Christ Church. The Stadthuys is one of the most famous tourist spot in Melaka. The word Stadthuys stands for ‘Municipal Town Hall’ in Dutch language.
Built by Dutch in 1650s, after having taken over from the Portuguese, this architectural structure is the oldest Dutch building in the East. The Dutch were first to introduce bricks of well burnt clay. The British, however, replaced Dutch Bricks with British Bricks in their constructions.
The Stadthuys, Melaka
The Dutch used this building as official residence of their Governors and important government officers. One can find in the building a nice antique furniture, like Dutch blackwood cupboard made bearing the monogram of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Just beneath the Stadthuys building is a superb drainage system that flows into the nearby Melaka River. Only the underground drainage system beneath the building is of the Dutch origin. Dutch arranged and planned the drainage system before they started to build the Stadthuys building. A well made of sea stones was discovered beneath the building. Another well was discovered outside the building. One well constructed by the Dutch and a building site was also discovered adjacent to the Stadthuys. THE RESTORATION OF THIS STADTHUYS CITY – CLERK The Stadthuys is located at what is now called the Dutch Square, on Jalan Kota (Kota Road).
Built by Dutch in 1650s, after having taken over from the Portuguese, this architectural structure is the oldest Dutch building in the East. The Dutch were first to introduce bricks of well burnt clay. The British, however, replaced Dutch Bricks with British Bricks in their constructions.
The Stadthuys, Melaka
The Dutch used this building as official residence of their Governors and important government officers. One can find in the building a nice antique furniture, like Dutch blackwood cupboard made bearing the monogram of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Just beneath the Stadthuys building is a superb drainage system that flows into the nearby Melaka River. Only the underground drainage system beneath the building is of the Dutch origin. Dutch arranged and planned the drainage system before they started to build the Stadthuys building. A well made of sea stones was discovered beneath the building. Another well was discovered outside the building. One well constructed by the Dutch and a building site was also discovered adjacent to the Stadthuys. THE RESTORATION OF THIS STADTHUYS CITY – CLERK The Stadthuys is located at what is now called the Dutch Square, on Jalan Kota (Kota Road).
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