Stadthuys

Local nameStadthuys
LocationMalacca City, Malaysia

The Stadthuys is a historical structure situated in the heart of Malacca City, the administrative capital of the state of Malacca, Malaysia, in a place known as the Red Square. The Stadthuys is known for its red exterior and nearby red clocktower. It was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch governor and deputy governor. It continued to be used as the Treasury, Post Office, Government Offices, and suites of apartments for the high officials after the takeover by the British.

When Malacca was handed over to the British in the 19th century, the Malacca Free School was opened in the vicinity of the Stadthuys on 7 December 1826, by missionaries residing in the state, in response to a letter dated 19 April 1825, signed by a J. Humprey, J.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadthuys

Address 48 Jalan Gereja, Bandar Melaka 75000, Malaysia

Coordinates 2°11'38.287" N 102°14'57.25" E

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