Dalhousie Monument

Dalhousie Monument

The Dalhousie Monument is located on the northern bank of the Singapore River, near the Asian Civilisations Museum and the Victoria Theatre. It is an obelisk erected to commemorate the visit of James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, the Marquess of Dalhousie, Governor-General of India, to Singapore in 1850.

The Marquess of Dalhousie and his wife visited Singapore for the second time in 1850 with the aim of reducing government expenditure. However, prominent merchants believed that Singapore’s infrastructure was not keeping pace with its economic development and hoped that James Andrew Broun-Ramsay would make a reasonable decision to implement free trade. To accommodate the Marquess of Dalhousie, Singapore built the Dalhousie Monument, and ultimately, the local merchants gained the right to free trade. The original Dalhousie Monument was constructed in 1886 and has since been moved twice to its current location.

The white Dalhousie Monument has become a prominent landmark in Singapore and a must-visit attraction for tourists. Many visitors enjoy taking photos with this needle-like monument.

Dalhousie Obelisk

Reason to visit: One of Singapore's well-known monuments

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Singapore