Church of St Francis Xavier
Church of St Francis Xavier, in Bandar Hilir, is one of the temples and places of worship in Melaka in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
| Address | Lorong Gereja, off Jalan Laksamana, a short walk from Dutch Square |
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| Details | Check visiting hours before you go Free |
| Good to know | Knees and shoulders covered |
| Area | Bandar Hilir |
| Typical visit | About 20 min |
| Listed in | Melaka Temples |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
About Church of St Francis Xavier
This twin-spired neo-Gothic church was built from 1849 to 1856 by French missionaries on the site of an earlier Portuguese church, and is said to be modelled on St Peter's Cathedral in Montpellier. It is the largest church in Melaka.
Stained glass above the altar shows the life of St Francis Xavier, who preached in Melaka in the 16th century. It is about two minutes on foot from Dutch Square.
Church of St Francis Xavier Location
Nearby
- Dutch Harbour Cafe โ Cafe, 0.1 km away
- Restoran Selvam โ Restaurant, 0.1 km away
- Christ Church Melaka โ Temple, 0.2 km away
- Baba Kaya โ Hawker food, 0.2 km away
- Dutch Square (Red Square) โ Attraction, 0.2 km away
- Dutch Square at Night โ Night view, 0.2 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.