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Built by the Dutch, Christ Church in Malaysia was built during the occupation of the Portuguese in Malacca. It is one of the most unique structures in Malacca. Located along Church Street “Jalan Gereja”, it is a red-brick building with giant white cross atop, which can be quickly recognized. Located off Stadhuys, Christ Church was built to commemorate 100 years of Dutch occupation in 1753. It has 2 centuries old handmade pews, plaques and designer fanlights which pay tribute to Dutch locals and soldiers in the interior of cathedral.
Christ Church is located in the proximity to Chinatown centre of Malacca. It is one of the well-known sightseeing attractions across the bridge from Jonker Street in Stadthuys area. There are plenty of vivid trishaws available for ride. The Ethnographical Museum and Historical Museum are located just opposite to it.
You can explore its Baba Nyonya culture with opulent houses of Baba merchants and Nyonya restaurants which are conserved well along the steep roads. Apparently, Christ Church is small, but there is a long table along the front doors with religious paraphernalia and brochures available for sale. You can find ten rows of pews before altar and the entire place has a lot of worn out and well-kept tiles as well as old light fixtures.
Along with its celebrating purpose, Christ Church was built because they didn’t have place of worship when Dutch first ruled Malacca, other than a small chapel named St. Paul’s Church, which was built on St. Paul Hill. Later on, when Malacca was taken over by the British, they added bell and weathercock to the church and it was turned into Anglican Church from Protestant one. Entry to the church is free and it is not a large complex but interior is cozy and dark. It has dark polished pews made of wood facing the altar and timber crucifixes hanging on the walls. At the same time, there is a great collection of vivid group of trishaws which are lined for tourists and potted plants.
When visiting Malacca Christ Church, keep in mind that photography is not allowed inside. The timing for it to open is from 8.30am to 5pm from Monday to Saturday. It has a lot of amazing objects along with Portuguese-written tombstones on floor. There is a brass Bible stand inscribed with John 1:1, the Book of John’s first verse in Dutch.