TOP 16 HISTORY PLACE IN MALACCA!
1) Melaka Tree
The state of Melaka is named after this tree. Only a few
trees are left; two are in front of the Porta de Santiago and another two are
in front of stadthuys.
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| Melaka Tree |
2) Replica of the Melaka`s Sultanate Palace
The Melaka Sultanate Palace is a replica of a Sultan`s
palace during the period of the Melaka Sultanate. Apart from the unique
building design and ornate wood carvings, visitors would also be able to gain
insights into the institution of the Melaka Malay Sultanate and experience a
true palace atmosphere.
Opening Hours: 9.00am- 5.00pm / Daily
Tel: 06-2826526 / 7464
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| Replica of the Melaka`s Sultanate Palace |
3) Replica of the Flor De Lamar
Situated on Jalan
Merdeka near the estuary of Melaka River. Showcase the history of seafaring in
Melaka as well as the spread of Melaka`s commercial influence from the Malay
Sultanate. Built in 1990 and is itself a replica of Portuguese galleon, the
‘Flor de la Mar’
Opening Hours: 9.00am-5.31pm / Monday-Thursday
Opening Hours: 9.00am-9.00pm / Friday-Sunday
Admission Fee: Adult RM3.00, Children RM0.50
Tel: 06-2826526 / 7464
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| Replica of the Flor De Mar |
4) Porta De Santiago
A Prominent landmark in Melaka was built by the Portuguese
admiral, Alfonso d`albuqurque during the Portuguese invasion in 1511.
Admission is FREE.
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| Porta De Santiago |
5) Ruins of the St. Paul`s Church
The Church was built on a hill in 1521 by Duarte Coelho, a
catholic Portuguese captain.
Admission is FREE.
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| Ruins of the St. Paul Church |
6) Proclamation of Independence Memorial
Next to Porta De Santiago is the Proclaimation of
independence Memorial. The Proclaimation of Malaya`s independence was made by
Malaysia`s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj at Padang
Pahlawan or Warrior`s Field. This memorial houses invaluable exhibits of the
country`s struggle leading to independence. Exhibits include relics, manuscripts,
video tapes, films and slides
Opening Hours: 9.00am-5.00pm / weekends, Public Holiday
& School Holiday (Closed on Monday)
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| Proclamation of Independence Memorial |
7) Stadthuys Museum Complex
The Stadhuuys, or city hall was built between 1641 and 1656
is the oldest still existing VOC building in Asia.It was used as the Governer`s
residence
Opening Hours : 9.00am-5.30pm / Monday-Thursday
9.00am-9.00pm / Friday-Sunday
Admission Fee: Adult RM5.00, Children RM2.00
Tel: 06-2826526 / 7464
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| Stadhuys Museum Complex |
8) Christ Church
This oldest Protestant Church in Malaysia took 12 years to
build by the Dutch in 1753. It has 8 foots long ceiling beams, which are cut in
one piece and constructed without any joints. The handmade pews are definitely
original which date 200 years back.
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| Christ Church |
9) Hang Li Poh`s Well
Built in 1459 under the royal command of Sultan Mansor Shah
for Hang Li Poh (the Chinese Princess who married the sultan), the well never
runs dry up and was the only source of water supply during great droughts. The
Dutch enclosed it with stout walls in 1677 to maintain its ultimate into a
wishing well and it is said that those who throw coins into it will return to
Melaka time and again.
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| Hang Li Poh`s Well |
10) Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
Being the oldest Hindu Temple In Malaysia, Sri Poyyatha
Vinayagar Moorthi Temple is dedicated to lord Vinayagar or Ganesha, the deity
revered for his wisdom and ability to remove obstacle so one could accomplish
one`s desire or goal. It is interesting to note the Dutch influence in the
architecture of the temple and this can be seen in the details and finishing of
the entrance, walls, columns, valuated domes and roof tiling.
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| Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple |
11) Villa Sentosa
One of the houses in Kampung Morten which has been converted
into a private museum for visitors to experience the ambience of a village
house. It was built in 1920 by Tuan Haji Hashim bin Dato` Demang Haji Abdul
Ghani, a pioneer of the Kampung Morten. The house is filled with the essential
and collectibles of the owners.
Tel: 016-6198244 / 016-6326650
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| Villa Sentosa |
12) Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Cheng Hoon Temple, or known as the Green clouds Temple,
located on Jalan Tokong orr Harmonius street, near Jonker street. Colourful
stalls clustered around the entrance of the temple selling candles, josspaper
and aromatic joss-sticks required by devotees performing prayer rites that have
been handed down from generation to generation, since the Chinese first settled
in Melaka.
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| Cheng Hoon Teng Temple |
13) Hang Tuah Maosoleum
Hang Tuah was the second most skillful and famous of the
band of five warriors. Hang Jebat was unceremoniously killed by Hang Tuah in a
duel of honor that lasted 3 days and 3 nights. He ran amok after suffering a
fatal wound from Hang Tuah`s dagger ‘Keris Taming Sari’. His mausoleum is in
the old town of Melaka at Jalan Hang Jebat near the Jonker Street. The exact age
of the grave is not known but its Achehnese design show that Jebat was given a
warriors`s burial despite his murderous rampage and inglorious death at the
palace.
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| Hang Tuah Mausoleum |
14) Kampung Hulu Mosque
Built in 1728 by Dato` Shamsuddin, it is one of the oldest
mosques in Malaysia. Its unique architectural style is not traceable to others
in the country.
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| Kampung Hulu Mosque |
15) The Melaka Sultanate Watermill
The Melaka Sultanate Watermill was built in the late 2007
and complete by March 2008. It has been recorded as the first and the largest
watermill ever in Malaysia. The structures are based from the Islamic
technology which can be found in Syria as also from Lijiang, China.
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| The Melaka Sultanate Watermill |
16) Bullock cart
Once they were used as a means of transporting people and
goods; bullock cats gave way to modern vehicles. A distinct feature of the
Melaka bullocks cats it is pointed roof in the shape of a bull`s horn
accompanied by trappings and colors. This ride can be found outside the Museum
of Aborigines: A ride costs RM 10 per cart.
This ride can be found hundred meters away from the
botanical garden.
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| Bullock Cart |
By : Hang Ammar
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