The Malacca Tan Kim Seng Bridge stretches across the Malacca River. It connects both banks of the Malacca River. The Dutch Square on one side and the Jonker Walk on the other side.
The naming of the Tan Kim Seng Bridge was in honour of philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. Born in 1805 in Malacca, Tan Kim Seng moved to Singapore to make a fortune. He was devoted to community charity. His lifetime public contributions, including establishing school, sponsoring hospital and building bridge.
The Tan Kim Seng Bridge was originally a wooden bridge. The Portuguese rebuilt it with stones and cement. The bridge was seriously damaged during the British rule. In 1862, Tan Kim Seng subsidized the construction of the bridge.
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Malacca Christ Church
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Malacca Dutch Windmill
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