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PORTA DE SANTIAGO
Melaka Tengah

The Portuguese admiral, Alfonso d'Albuquerque, bult Porta de Santiago or A'Famosa in 1511. However, this fortress was badly damaged during the Dutch invasion in 1641. Fortunately, Sir Stamford Raffles, a British official, intervened in 1808 and saved what remains of A'Famosa today. This famous landmark is located near St Paul's Church.

Admission is free

STADTHUYS

Melaka Tengah

The Stadthuys is the most imposing relic of the Dutch rule in Melaka. It features salmon red wall, heavy wooden doors and wrought-iron hinges. Once the official residence of Dutch governors and their officers, it now houses the Museum of History and Ethnography. Next to it is Christ Church, a Dutch Reformed Church that was contructed in 1753.

(: The Stadhuys was built in 1645 and is believe to be the oldest Dutch building in the East.

BABA AND NYONYA HERITAGE MUSEUM

Melaka Tengah

This building is typical of the 19th century Boroque-style home of wealthy Chinies families. Furnished with Chinese rosewood furniture with a mix of Chinese. Victorian and Dutch designs, this longish residence has an interior that opens into a courtyard that admits sun and rain. This museum was the ancestral home of three generations of Baba Nyonya family and is situated along Jalan Tun Tan Cheg Lock.

MELAKA SULTANATE PALACE

Melaka Tengah

A replica of a 15th century palace in Melaka, this museum mainly displays exhibits that are related to the culture of Melaka. Other items include a huge diorama depicting a sultan's court as well as clothing, weapon, stone inscriptions, musical instruments and photographs.

-: ) The Melaka Sultanate Palace was built based on the descriptions provided in the Malay Annals. a literary work that chronicles the history of the sultanate of Melaka.

JONKER STREET

Melaka Tengah

Jonker Street or Jalan Hang Jebat is interspersed with antique shops selling an interesting array of authenthic artefacts and relics. Some date as far back as 300 years and can be found among a host of interesting collectibles, each with its own history and mystery. Located in the older section of the city, Jonker Street is popular among bargain hunters and antique collectors.

Must do :

- Go antique or souvenir shopping at the various shops

- Visit the Jonker Street Weekend Night Market

- Sample numerous hawker food at the stalls along the street

-: Jonker Street Weekend Night Market

Opening hours : 6.00 pm - 12.00 am Friday - Sunday

MELAKA RIVER CRUISE

Melaka Tengah

The 45 - minutes Melaka River Cruise passes through the downtown area where you can see old warehouse, shop houses, bridge and Kampung Morten, a traditional Malay Village. The return trip passes wharves down river, Booking for cruises along the Melaka River can be made at the quay behind the tourist information centre.

Must do :

- Enjoy the beautiful riverside view

A'FAMOSA RESORT

Alor Gajah

The star attraction in Alor Gajah, the A'Famosa Resort boasts several themed attractions, which include the A'Famosa Water World, A'Famosa Animal World Safari, A'Famosa Cowboy Town and a children's theme park. This resort is situated just off North-South Expressway.

Must do :

. Go for tube and raft rides as well as high speed slides

. Observe savannah animals from safari trucks

. Watch the Red Indian show and Animal Musical Parade

. Try exciting rides and games at the Children's Theme Park

-: ) A'Famosa Resort has the largest safari and water theme park in Malaysia

Please call for more information as opening hours and admission fee vary according to attraction.

Tel : 06 552 0888

MINI MALAYSIA & MINI ASEAN

Ayer Keroh

Green and serene, this theme park features replicas of Malay and ASEAN traditional houses. Skilfully crafted and built of wood such as meranti, cengal, keranji as well as damar laut, these hiuses posses unique characteristics and beautiful decorations.

Must do :

. Take part in traditional games

. Watch cultural performances

Tel : 06 234 3455

MARITIME MUSEUM

Melaka Tengah

The Maritime Museum is housed in a replica of the Flor de la Mar, a Portuguese vessel that sank off the coast of Melaka. The Museum has pictorial displays of the history of Melaka, beginning from the Sultanate of Melaka in the 14th century to the pre-independence era. Inside the museum are models of ships, authentic maps, charts and old iron chests that were once used to store cargo.

SUNSET TANJUNG BIDARA 

Tanjung Bidara commands a magnificent sweep of the state's consline, and it beach is very popular among locals as well a foreigners. It is located 10 km from Masjid Tanah Town, Alor Gajah and 35 km north of Melaka Town -: ) Have toilet, childreen playgrounds, parking lots and food stalls.

BASTION SANTIAGO

SANTIAGO BASTION -: is put of the remains of the Melaka Fortress built by Portuguese after conquering Melaka in 1511. The fortress was later fortifield by the Dutch after they deafeated the Portuguese in 1641 (: -This extension can be seen by comparing the plans of the fort drawn during Portuguese rule with that drawn during Dutch rule.

The fortress was kindly destroyed by the British under the command of William Farquhar in 1807. Only the entrance known as Santiago gate was seved due to the intervention of Sir Stamford Raffles and Lord Minto.

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