Singapore's best-known landmarks in 2026 are Marina Bay Sands and its SkyPark, the Merlion, the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, Raffles Hotel, the Esplanade's 'durian' domes, the Rain Vortex at Jewel Changi Airport, the National Gallery in the old City Hall and Supreme Court, and the Sultan Mosque and Thian Hock Keng temple in the heritage districts.
Singapore's skyline landmarks cluster around Marina Bay and can be seen in one evening walk; its heritage landmarks — colonial civic buildings, mosques, temples and shophouse streets — are a short MRT ride away in the Civic District, Chinatown and Kampong Glam. Most can be seen from the outside for free. For views, see our viewpoints guide; for places of worship, the temples and mosques guide.
Three towers joined by a ship-like SkyPark — the modern symbol of Singapore.
Opened in 2010, Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort of hotel, casino, mall and museum, crowned by the SkyPark, which spans its three 55-storey towers.
See it from the Merlion across the bay at night, then go up to the observation deck.
Good to know: The best photo is from the Merlion side of the bay after dark.
10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
Singapore's half-lion, half-fish mascot, spouting into the bay.
The Merlion statue at the mouth of the Singapore River is the city's official mascot, its fish body recalling Singapore's origins as a fishing village and its lion head the city's name, Singapura.
It is free to visit and best early or after dark.
Good to know: Go before 9am to avoid the tour groups.
1 Fullerton Rd, Singapore 049213
Giant steel 'trees' that light up every evening.
The Supertrees are vertical gardens up to 50 metres tall at Gardens by the Bay, covered in ferns and orchids, and connected by an aerial walkway. They light up for the free Garden Rhapsody show each evening.
The grove itself is free to wander.
Good to know: Garden Rhapsody runs at 7.45pm and 8.45pm.
18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
The legendary colonial hotel, home of the Singapore Sling.
Raffles Hotel opened in 1887 and is one of the world's most famous hotels, with its white colonial facade, courtyards and the Long Bar, where the Singapore Sling was created.
The arcade and courtyards are open to visitors; afternoon tea or a Sling is the way to experience it.
Good to know: Visit the Long Bar for a Singapore Sling, or book afternoon tea in the Grand Lobby.
1 Beach Rd, Singapore 189673
The spiky 'durian' domes of Singapore's arts centre.
The Esplanade's two domes, clad in thousands of sunshades, earned it the nickname 'the durian'. Inside are the concert hall and theatre; outside, a waterfront stage hosts free performances.
Its rooftop terrace has views across Marina Bay.
Good to know: Check the free performance schedule for the outdoor stage.
1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981
The world's tallest indoor waterfall, under a glass dome.
At the heart of Jewel Changi Airport, the Rain Vortex pours 40 metres from an oculus in the glass roof into a terraced indoor forest, with a light show in the evenings.
Jewel is open to the public and connected to the airport terminals.
Good to know: Arrive a few hours before a flight, or come for the evening light and sound show.
78 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819666
Two great colonial buildings joined into one art museum.
The National Gallery occupies the former City Hall and Supreme Court, two grand colonial landmarks joined by a dramatic glass and metal canopy, and holds the world's largest public collection of Southeast Asian modern art.
Its rooftop gardens and bars look over the Padang and Marina Bay.
Good to know: Go up to the rooftop for the view even without a ticket to the galleries.
1 St Andrew's Rd, Singapore 178957
The golden-domed heart of the historic Malay quarter.
The Sultan Mosque, completed in 1928, is Singapore's best-known mosque, with a great golden dome at the end of Bussorah Street. Visitors are welcome outside prayer times.
Robes are provided for visitors who need to cover up.
Good to know: Visit outside prayer times and avoid Friday midday.
3 Muscat St, Singapore 198833
Singapore's oldest and most important Hokkien temple.
Thian Hock Keng, built in the 1840s by Hokkien immigrants and dedicated to Mazu, the sea goddess, is a masterpiece of southern Chinese temple architecture, built without nails.
It stands among the office towers of Telok Ayer, a reminder of the old waterfront.
Good to know: Combine with the Al-Abrar Mosque and Nagore Dargah on the same street.
158 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068613
A Gothic former convent turned dining and nightlife courtyard.
CHIJMES is the former Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, with a Gothic chapel (now a hall) and cloisters, converted into a courtyard of restaurants and bars.
It is beautiful lit up at night.
Good to know: Come in the evening for dinner or drinks in the courtyard.
30 Victoria St, Singapore 187996
Marina Bay Sands, with its three towers joined by the SkyPark, is the most recognisable modern landmark; the Merlion is the city's traditional symbol.
Yes. The SkyPark Observation Deck is open to visitors with a ticket; only the infinity pool is reserved for hotel guests.
Yes. The 40-metre Rain Vortex indoor waterfall and the terraced forest around it are free to see, and Jewel is open to the public, not just travellers.
Raffles Hotel, the National Gallery (in the former City Hall and Supreme Court), Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, the Fullerton Building and CHIJMES, a former convent.
The Marina Bay landmarks can be seen in an evening; add a day for the Civic District, Chinatown and Kampong Glam, and a few hours for Jewel on your way to or from the airport.