Fort Siloso

Located south of Singapore on the breathtakingly gorgeous island of Sentosa, Fort Siloso remains Singapore's only preserved coastal fort. The former fort belonging to the British forces is now a military museum containing World War II memorabilia like guns, remains of fortified military structures and tunnels. Despite the impressive display of war pieces and history, the main attraction of Fort Siloso is the Skywalk. Eleven storeys high, it provides visitors with a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, combining stunning views of Sentosa island's golden beaches, the greenery around the fort and the numerous ships that dot the waters around the island.

Acting as a major entry point to the Fort, this charming Skywalk has glass panes on some parts and shades on other parts which provide cover to visitors from the sun or rain. The grand fort Siloso Museum displays several exhibits such as realistically made wax mannequins, guns, cannons and even some real war footage. Several magnificently made cannons and artillery are also displayed, drawing attention to the various kinds of firearms that were used by the British to defend Singapore during the Second World War. Fort Siloso is maintained by the Singaporean authorities who have placed information boards along the Skywalk as well as next to all the exhibits. The newly opened Surrender Chambers are designed to give visitors a feel of the daily lives of the captured prisoners. Thus, Fort Siloso is one of the places in Singapore which can not be missed by history-buffs, especially military history enthusiasts.