St Paul's Church

Inside the roofless ruins of St Paul's Church in Melaka, with old engraved tombstones standing along the laterite walls

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.

AlamatTop of St Paul's Hill, reached by steps from Dutch Square or A Famosa
ButiranOpen-air ruin, open at all times
Free
Perlu tahuFree Steps
KawasanBandar Hilir
Tempoh lawatan biasaKira-kira 30 minit
Disenaraikan dalamMelaka Temples
Bawa saya ke sini
DisahkanDisahkan Oktober 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.

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