Historical Melaka City

MALACCA, MALAYSIA

MELAKA WORLD HERITAGE CITY

What to see in Melaka?

It's historical, cultural and natural attraction you can see the old structures built for may years. Just a 2 hour bus ride from Kuala Lumpur, it's part of our DIY itinerary and spent the whole day touring the place, not quite expensive but in return exploring and learning is a good investment indeed. 

Here are some of the places we've visited.

A' FAMOSA MELAKA
One of the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia

ST. PAUL'S HILL
Was originally called Malacca Hill, built in 1521
( only the walls left standing)

PORTUGUESE TOMBSTONES
10 tombstones inside the church

MALACCA MALAY SULTANATE WATER WHEEL
located in Malacca River

CHRIST CHURCH
Oldest functioning protestant church in Malaysia. One of the famous place in Melaka

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH
Church was built in 1849 and dedicated to St. Francis Xavier
It's a neo-gothic structure was built on the site of an old ruined Portuguese church.

QUEEN VICTORIA'S FOUNTAIN

Built in 1904 by the British and it was dedicated to Queen Victoria. A century old fountain.

FLORA DE LA MAR MARITIME MUSEUM

To get an access to this ship, buy a ticket at the booth below the ship. Displays are though interesting, and Magellan history stories are also here. It was a detailed explanations of Melaka's maritime history, informative and attractive as well.

Inside the Museum

JONKER STREET

The famous Jonker Street, it's not like an ordinary flea market, it was definitely different. The place are varied from clothing shops, souvenirs, antiques shops and traditional foods. You can find good buys, when i say good buys cheap ones, for "pasalubongs". 

 The buildings and places still remain historic, it was a fulfillment knowing the history of Melaka.