Kuching Square TowerKuching Square Tower (1 October, 2004)


Square Tower (GPS: 1.56026, 110.34559) is a heritage structure on the Kuching Waterfront. As you walk along the Sarawak River, you will come upon the Square Tower, a white cube-like structure in the shape of a fortress. The Square Tower in Kuching is one of those odd looking buildings that is hard to miss. It was built in 1879, the same year Fort Margherita on the opposite bank of the river was erected. Originally, it was used as a prison, and it even had dungeons. Then, it was turned into a fortress, and even into a dance hall.

Today the Square Tower is one of the heritage buildings in Kuching that serve mainly for tourism. It is now fitted with a multimedia information centre, complete with a theatre for video presentations.

Kuching Square TowerKuching Square Tower (1 October, 2004)


Kuching Square TowerKuching Square Tower (1 October, 2004)


Kuching Square TowerKuching Square Tower (1 October, 2004)


Kuching Square TowerKuching Square Tower (1 October, 2004)


Kuching Square TowerHere I am in front of the Square Tower (1 October, 2004)

Square Tower on Google Street View

Square Tower is on the Map of Kuching

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