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The Battle Box
The Battle Box is a notable attraction within one of the most iconic points of interest on the island of Singapore. The famous World War II bunker is part of the extraordinary Fort Canning complex, which lures millions of visitors to the busy Central Area business district of the city-state. ... Read more »
The fort has a long and vital history within Singapore. Built by the British in the 19th century on a hill that was home to Sir Stamford Raffles, the “Father of Singapore”, the fort was a major army outpost for well over a century. Today the historic site is a paramount recreation park and cultural attraction in Singapore. A host of many annual festivals and events in the city, Fort Canning contains many notable landmarks, from James Brooke Napier Memorial to Raffles’ Government Hill House. The Battle Box however, also known as the Underground Far East Command Centre, is a pre-eminent focal point.
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Fort Canning Park is 1 km from Merlion Park and Marina Bay.
Archaeological excavations in the park have unearthed evidence that the Singapore hill was a trade post as far back as the 14th century.
As a prominent green sanctuary in downtown Singapore, Fort Canning Park is home to a wide variety of fauna and flora.
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