CHIJMES was originally known as the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ), which was a premier girls’ school established in 1854 by an order of French Catholic nuns.
Who built CHIJMES?
| CHIJMES | |
|---|---|
| Founder | Father Jean-Marie Beurel |
| Built | Caldwell House (1840–1841) Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Chapel (1904) Saint Nicholas Girls’ School (1951) |
| Built for | Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus |
| Original use | Town Convent |
Then, Why is it called Gate of Hope? Parents would leave babies and young children outside the Convent’s gates on Victoria Road, where they would remain until the Sisters came to fetch them in the morning. This gate was called the Gate of Hope, due to all second chances it offered to children who were unwanted by their parents.
What was CHIJMES before? CHIJMES was originally the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ). This institute was a girls’ school run by French Catholic nuns, and the original complex included three schools, an orphanage, the nuns’ apartments, and the chapel that is known today as CHIJMES Hall.
FAQ
How big is CHIJMES?
Property Details
| Location | 30 Victoria Street, Singapore 187996 |
|---|---|
| Net Lettable Area (sq ft) | 115,566 |
| Operational | Since December 2014 |
| Anchor/Major Tenants | Lei Garden, Watabe, Natureland, New Ubin Seafood |
| Website | www.chijmes.com.sg |
Is there parking at CHIJMES? Car Park Charges
Valet parking service is available from 6.00pm – 1.00am daily. Valet parking charges apply. Season parking is now available at CHIJMES on weekdays from 7.00am – 7.00pm. The season parking rate will be $214 (inclusive of GST) monthly.
How much is parking at Chijmes? Rates are updated as of November 2021.
| Car Park | Weekdays before 5/6pm |
|---|---|
| Chijmes | 8am-5.59pm: $0.60 per 15 mins . |
| China Square Central | 8am-6pm: $1.80 per ½ hr or part thereof |
| Chinatown Point | 7.01am-5pm: $1.20 for every 30mins. |
| Clarke Quay | 7am-12.29pm; 1.30pm-5pm: $1.28 for 1st hr; $0.43 for sub. 15 mins (2.30pm-1.29pm Free parking ) |
• 17 janv. 2022
