Square Tower (Sarawak)
The Square Tower is a clock tower in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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| Type | fortress |
| Location | Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 1°33′37.2″N 110°20′44.0″E |
| Completed | 1879 |
History
The building was originally constructed in 1879 as a prison. It was then later turned into a fortress.[1][2]
Architecture
The building bears the Brooke era coat of arms.[3]
References
- "Square Tower". Sarawak Tourism. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- apepherya (1 May 2013). "Berada di Square Tower". Wisata Malaysia. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- "Square Tower". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
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