{"id":37931,"date":"2026-06-08T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/one-city-three-days-singapore\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T10:04:25","slug":"one-city-three-days-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/one-city-three-days-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"One city, three days: Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Let\u2019s go: The history of Singapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Singapore view. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The area\u2019s first known settlement was established in the late thirteenth century, at which time it was known as \u201cSea Town.\u201d Its current name dates from the fourteenth century, when a prince from nearby Sumatra was hunting on the island. Spotting an animal he\u2019d never seen before, he named the area \u201cSingapura\u201d, from the Sanskrit words \u201csimha\u201d (lion) and \u201cpura\u201d (city). As a meeting point for the region\u2019s sea routes, Singapore soon became a thriving trading post. On August 9, 1965, Singapore became an independent nation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History, nature and fun: Places to visit in Singapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sunset in Singapore. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Despite its small size, Singapore has much to offer, from gardens to amusement parks and from museums to shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merlion Statue <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Merlion Statue, Singapore.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Merlion, a creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, is considered the city\u2019s icon. The Merlion is depicted across the island in various forms, but the most prominent Merlion is at Merlion Park. Overlooking Marina Bay, the 8.6-meter-high statue towers over the bay, spouting water from its mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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