Officially launched in 1999, the Civic District Trail set in the heart of the city is Singapore's first permanent heritage trail covering the colonial period through World War Two to independence. Explore the Civic District, the historic birthplace of Singapore where early settlers worked and lived. It became the seat of the British Colonial Government where many landmark buildings were constructed. Discover Singapore’s most valuable and historic structures, parks and monuments which can be found within this 105 hectares' area, many of them have been refurbished and restored for new uses.