The Stadthuys is a historic Dutch colonial building in Melaka, Malaysia. Built in the 1650s by the Dutch after they took over Melaka from the Portuguese, it is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in Southeast Asia. The Stadthuys served as the administrative center for Dutch governors and officers for about 300 years. Architecture & Features • Dutch Colonial Style: The building features thick walls, large doors, and louvered windows, characteristic of 17th-century Dutch architecture. • Distinctive Red Color: Originally white, it was later painted red, along with other buildings in Dutch Square. • Clock Tower & Church: The nearby Christ Church Melaka and the Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower add to the colonial charm of the area.

Christ Church

Christ Church Malacca is a historic Anglican church in Dutch Square, Melaka. Built by the Dutch in 1753, it is the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia and a key landmark of the city. History & Background • Built to commemorate 100 years of Dutch rule in Melaka. • Originally a Dutch Reformed Church, it became Anglican after the British took over in 1824. • The church was originally white but was later painted red (like the Stadthuys) in the early 20th century, giving Dutch Square its iconic look.