Porta de Santiago
Porta de Santiago of A' Famosa
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Porta de Santiago located, on Bukit St Paul, is the only remaining part of A` Famosa fortress built by Alfonso d' Albuquerque after conquest of Malacca in1511 AD
Jalan Tun Razak
Jalan Tun Razak
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A wonderful view of Jalan Tun Razak from overhead bridge connecting Melaka Sentral with Tesco Hypermarket
Kampung Kling mosque
Kampung Kling mosque
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Kampung Kling mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Malacca built in 1748. It is one of the nice examples of Sumatran architecture. It doesn't have traditional Byzantium dome, instead it has tiered pyramidal roof. Minaret is also structured like pagoda, reflecting the diverse mix of cultures existing in Malacca.
Tanjung Kling Mosque
Tanjung Kling Mosque
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Tanjug Kling mosque with its unusual octagonal minaret is located near Muqam Hang Tuah, the controversial eternal resting place of legendary hero, Hang Tuah
Admiral Cheng Ho statue
Admiral Zheng He (Cheng Ho) statue
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Statue of Admiral Zheng He (Cheng Ho) of Ming Dynasty, China, who came to Malacca during first of his seven great voyages. First record of Chinese presence in Malaysia was found much earlier during Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD)
Christ Church
Christ Church Malacca
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Built in 1753 AD, this red church is example of Dutch architecture. The ceiling beams are joint less and crafted from a single tree
St. Frances Xavier Church
St. Frances Xavier Church in Malacca
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Built in 1849 AD by French priest Reverend Farve this graceful alabaster white Gothic-styled church with its twin towers, arched doorways and stained glass is named after St. Francis Xavier, the Apostle of the East
Victoria Fountain
Victoria Fountain
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To commemorate the Diamond Jublee of Queen Victoria's reign, the people of Malacca erected this fountain in 1904 AD. It is located at Dutch Square just in front of Christ Church and Stadthuys
The Stadthuys
The Stadthuys
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The Stadthuys, built in 1650 has eye catching laterite-red color. It is one of the finest examples of Dutch architecture in Malacca. It now houses Malacca's museum of history and ethnography. During Dutch and British times it acted as residence of governors, officials and the administrative heads.
Jonker Walk shop lots
Jonker Walk shop lots in Malacca
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This photo captures the peculiar architecture of the buildings at Jpnker Walk. There are about 140 prewar shop lots on the Jonker Street. Many of these shops are famous for authentic antique selling. Most of the shop lots are well maintained in traditional old style.
Shop facades on Jonker Walk
Shop facades on Jonker Walk
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Beautiful shops of Jonker Walk
Beautiful shops of Jonker Walk
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Beside antiques one can find, in these beautiful shops of Jonker Walk, goldsmiths, watch repairers, clog makers, beaded shoe makers, blacksmiths, rattan and bamboo weavers, Chinese traditional medicine merchants and food outlets.
Traditional Chinese houses
Traditional Chinese houses
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Traditional Chinese houses reflect Chinese architecture. In Malacca one can find buildings of many styles of architecture, including local Malay, Chinese, Sumatran, Gothic, Portuguese, Dutch and Victorian.
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
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This Chinese temple is the biggest in Malaysia and oldest outside China. It was built in 1646 AD. It presents one of the best examples of the Chinese architecture in Malaysia. Roof edges are decorated with Chinese mythological and animal figures made from stained glass and ceramics. It also contains memorial of Admiral Zhen He of Ming Dynasty. This temple is mentioned in the UNESCO's heritage list. This wonderful temple is considered as a 'must see' for travelers to Malacca
Maritime Museum in 'Flor de la Mar'
Maritime Museum in 'Flor de la Mar'
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A replica of Alfonso d`Albuquerque's warship Flor de la Mar. The Maritime Museum housed in this flagship recreates the story of Malacca in the glorious days of the Sultanate and recounts the history of Malacca, the Emporium of the East, during Portuguese, Dutch and British periods.
Dutch Graveyard
Dutch Graveyard
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There are five Dutch and thirty three British graves here. It was used in two stages, first during 1670-82 and again during 1818-38.
European styled street
European styled street
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The old streets in Malacca depict old European architecture.
Dutch Square roundabout
Dutch Square roundabout
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Very interesting as its direction boards point in direction of various local as well as European cities, especially of Britain, Portugal, etc. For instance a board shows London 13632 km, Ayer Keroh 10 km, Lisbon 12432 km
Mahkota Parade
Mahkota Parade
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Modern shopping center built on pattern of a mix of Dutch and Portuguese architecture has more than 200 shopping outlets. It won best shopping complex of Malaysia award in 1994/95.
Samudra Resort
Located in a remote village on the Straits of Malacca
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Located in a remote village this resort can provide opportunity to detach completely from the rest of the world and relax in very calm and quite environment right on the shores of the Straits of Malacca
Hotel Equatorial
Hotel Equatorial, Malacca
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There are many nice hotels in Malacca. Hotel Equatorial is one of them, located in the heart of the city.
Rivera Bay Resort
Rivera Bay Resort on sea side
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Out of many resorts in and around Malacca this is one of the nicest in the State on the sea side.
Ox cart
Ox cart
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Traditional ox cart (bullock cart) in Mini Malaysia provides ride to visitors.
Musical instruments
Musical instruments
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Traditional musical instruments of Malaysia including Saron, gong, tabla drum, etc. used for music playing during royal dances like Tarian Gamelan etc.
Traditional Malay house
Traditional Malay house
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One of the traditional Malay houses in the Mini Malaysia
Malaysian countryside
Malaysian countryside
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Malaysian countryside: a view from a part of Mini Malaysia Mini ASEAN, Malacca
Traditional house
Traditional house
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A traditional tropical house in Mini Malaysia – Mini ASEAN. At Mini ASEAN, the traditional model houses of ASEAN countries have been built for visitors.