St Francis' Institution Melaka

Melaka City

Originally founded in 1880 and once named St Mary's School, this charming, red-roofed Roman Catholic school is worth a visit to explore its pleasant stained-glass-illuminated chapel and elegant heritage architecture. The school is generally open from the morning, but ask the guard at the gate if it's OK to visit and he should let you in.

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