Malacca City,
founded in 1403 by the Sultanate of Malacca, which was once the
greatest and most powerful empire and seaport in Southeast Asia.
For hundreds of years, the Portuguese, Dutch and British successively
established supremacy over the wealth of Malacca's silk and spice
trade. This rich heritage is evident in the unique mix of architectural
styles. Visit the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia, the Dutch
Stadhuys and Porta de Santiago. Walk through the ruins of St
Paul's Church where St Francis Xavier was buried. Malacca is
also one of the birth places of the culture of the 'Babas' -
a mix of Chinese and Malay cultures uniquely its own. A visit
to this historical city should not be missed.
"A
Famosa" ruins of the Portuguese fort
"A
Famosa" ruins of the Portuguese fort
Statue
of St Francis Xavier in front of the small Our Lady of the Hill
chapel, St Paul's Church on the summit of Bukit St Paul
