St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church, 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 | Top of St Paul's Hill, reached by steps from Dutch Square or A Famosa |
|---|---|
| Details | Open-air ruin, open at all times Free |
| Good to know | Free Steps |
| Area | Bandar Hilir |
| Typical visit | About 30 min |
| Listed in | Melaka Temples |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
About St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church was built by the Portuguese between 1566 and 1590 on the summit of St Paul's Hill, and is described as the oldest European building east of India. Under the Dutch it became their main church until Christ Church was finished, and it has been a roofless ruin for a long time.
Large Dutch and Portuguese tombstones stand against its walls, and there are views over the old town and the sea. A Mass is still held here on the first Saturday of December for the feast of St Francis Xavier.
St Paul's Church Location
Nearby
- Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum โ Attraction, 0.1 km away
- A Famosa (Porta de Santiago) โ Attraction, 0.1 km away
- Stadthuys โ Attraction, 0.1 km away
- Melaka Bila Larut Malam โ Night market, 0.1 km away
- Proclamation of Independence Memorial โ Attraction, 0.2 km away
- Christ Church Melaka โ Temple, 0.2 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.