The Round Tower of Kuching
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The Round Tower of Kuching is a distinctive heritage building in the state capital of Sarawak. It was built in 1886 following a devastating inferno that razed much of the structures between Carpenter Street and Main Bazaar. The Round Tower was used as the town dispensary to complement the medical headquarters housed within The Pavilion next door.
It is commonly - and mistakenly - believed that The Round Tower was a fortress, especially with its strategic location, appearance and the narrow windows. This is however, not the intention of the building, but rather a coincidence of the design. Today Round Tower houses the Waterfront Hotel.The Round Tower is
It is commonly - and mistakenly - believed that The Round Tower was a fortress, especially with its strategic location, appearance and the narrow windows. This is however, not the intention of the building, but rather a coincidence of the design. Today Round Tower houses the Waterfront Hotel.
The Round Tower of Kuching on Google Street View
(Dec 2015)The Round Tower is 
on the Map of Kuching
List of Historic Buildings in Kuching, Historic Buildings in Sarawak and Historic Buildings in Malaysia
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