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Melaka (Malacca)
Malacca (Melaka), 'Venice of the East', is a famous historic port strategically located on the Straits of Malacca. It was founded by a Hindu prince from Sumatra, Parameswara, who sought refuge in a little fishing village. He named the fishing village Melaka after the tree he sat under when he first arrived. It became a strong maritime trading port for many a ship and merchants from China, India, Arabia and Europe. Melaka was ruled by different foreign powers from Portuguese to Dutch to British to Japanese.
Much of its touristic appeal comes from the legacies of the state's history reflected in numerous heritage buildings that show Portuguese, Dutch and British influences. Another attraction is its polyglot of Malays, Chinese, Indians, Straits-born Chinese called Peranakan, Straits-born Indians called Chitty, Portuguese descendants and Eurasians.
Places of Interest
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A Famosa, is part of a fortress built encircling the base of St. Paul's hill by the Portuguese in 1511. The gate is called Porta de Santiago... |
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St. Paul's Church was buil t in gratitude to the Virgin Mary for saving his life in the South China Sea and was therefore named as "The Lady of the Hill"... |
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Christ Church, is another fine example of Dutch wooden architecture and craftmanship built in 1753 during their one century rule.... |
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Stadthuys, the salmon colour building of Dutch architecture is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East (circa 1641 and 1660). with unique Dutch mansonry and architectural skills... |
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Hang Li Po's Well also know as King's Well , located at the foot of Bukit Cina, next to Sam Po Kong Temple, was built in 1459 by the followers of Princess Hang Li Po as the main source of water supply in the town... |
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Malacca's Sultanate Palace, a replica of the Melaka Sultan's palace during the Melaka Sultanate, wasdesigned based on the description of the palace from the 'Malay Annals'... |
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The Bukit China or 'Chines Hill' was a gift from Sultan Mansur Shah to Princess Hang Li Poh as the Princess married the Sultan for the diplomatic ties between China and Melaka. |
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The champion of justice who died a tragic death. Hang Jebat was unceremoniously killed by Hang Tuah in a duel of honor that lasted 3 days and 3 nights... |
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Hang Tuah's outstanding performance as a military officer made him a legend that has graced many a court and the history of Melaka... |
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The Maritime Museum itself is a replica of the 'Flora de La Mar', a Portuguese ship that sank off the coast of Melaka while on its way to Portugal, carrying loot plundered from Melaka... |
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Portuguese Square or Portuguese Settlement, at Ujong Pasir, dates to 1930, is inhabited by Eurasians of Portuguese decent. |
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Proclamation of Independence Memorial |
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The Baba and Nyonya Heritage is the ancestral home of three generations of a Straits-born Chinese Baba family. It is now a museum that preserves the unique legacy of the Baba Nyonya or Peranakan culture... |
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St. John's Fort, once a private Portuguese chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist, lies atop St. John's Hill, 3km from the town. The fort was constructed by the Dutch during the 3rd quarter of the 18th century... |
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The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple which means the Temple of Evergreen Clouds is the oldest temple in Malaysia. It was founded by Kapitan China (the head of Chinese settlement) Lee Wei King in 1645... |
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Francis Xavier's Church was a memorial to St. Francis Xavier, a Catholic missionary known as the 'Apostle of the East' for his work in spreading Roman Catholicism in South-East Asia during the sixteenth century. |
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D-Paradise Tropical Fruit and Aboriginal Village has the world’s largest collections of tropical and continental fruits ( more than 800 varieties!! ) ... |
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Gadek Hot Spring |
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Sound and Light Show, an hour-long Sound and Light Show is presented at Padang Pahlawan, Bandar Hilir, at 8.30pm (Bahasa Melayu); 10.30pm (English). |
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A Famosa Water World |
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Air Keroh, a tourist complex situated within a vast tract of forest reserve, is situated about 15 kilometres east of Melaka. |
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The island has long been associated with fascinating legends and myths such as "Keramat 7 Beradik", "Makam Nenek Kebayan", "Tasik Bunian", "Batu Belah", "Keramat Sultan Arifeen", "Makam Sharifah Rodziah" and others. |
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A definite haven for antique collectors and bargain hunters. Authentic artifacts and relics, some dating as far back as 300 years, can be found among a host of interesting collectibles, each with its own history, and mystery... |
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Getting There
By Air: Malacca is served by a small airfield called Batu Berendam Airport .
By Road: Malacca can be reached using The North-South Expressway (NSE) which begins from Bukit Kayu Hitam in the northernmost state of Perlis and ends in Johor Bahru.
By Sea: Malacca is a favourite destination for curise ships.
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