Panoramic view of red Dutch colonial buildings at Dutch Square in Melaka Malaysia with tourists trishaws and vehicles on brick-paved plaza under overcast sky

Dutch Square Red Colonial Buildings in Melaka UNESCO World Heritage Site Malaysia

The iconic Dutch Square in Melaka, Malaysia, featuring distinctive red colonial-era buildings including the Stadthuys and clock tower, with tourists and decorated trishaws in the bustling UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Red Heart of Melaka

The Dutch Square, locally known as Red Square, stands as one of Southeast Asia's most recognizable colonial landmarks. The distinctive terracotta-red buildings date back to the Dutch colonial period of the 17th century.

Living Heritage

Today, the square pulses with activity as tourists explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traditional decorated trishaws share the brick-paved plaza with visitors photographing the iconic clock tower and Stadthuys building.

Spot a mistake or location error? Let us know!