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St. Francis Xavier Church, Melaka

3.8
#6 of 25 in Historic Sites in Melaka
Monument · Hidden Gem · Religious Site
See the twin spires of St. Francis Xavier Church, a Neo-Gothic church built in honor of a prominent 16th-century missionary. Try to spot the building's slight lean to the left and enter the airy interior to admire the stained glass windows. Step into the churchyard to discover a statue of St. Francis Xavier and his Japanese disciple Yajiro. For St. Francis Xavier Church and beyond, use our Melaka day trip tool to get the most from your Melaka vacation.
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  • By macedonboy
    This is a catholic church built in the mid 19th century by a French mission. It’s a nice example of colonial era architecture, built in a Neo-Gothic style with twin spires at the front of the...  more »
  • By BenYorkie
    The church is looking good after some exterior paintwork and can't be missed in it's location set back a little on Jln Banda Kaba. The interior is very pretty though with a simple but nicely painted.....  more »
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  • By tulus pasaribu
    The church looks so beautiful from the outside. I wish i could enter inside of the church.
  • By Anthony Selva Muruganathadam
    One of the powerful churches.
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