THE
'A' FAMOSA
The hallmark of Malacca and perhaps the
most photographed subject next to the Stadhuys.
Built by the Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress
it sustained severe structural damage during
the Dutch Invasion. The Dutch had set to
destroy it but timely intervention by Sir
Stamford Raffles in 1808 saved what remains
of A Famosa today.
THE
STADHUYS
Built in 1650 as the official residence
of Dutch Governors and their officers, the
edifice is a fine example of Dutch architecture.Preserved
in its original structure and form , it
now houses the Historic Museum and Ethnography
Museum. On display daily are fine traditional
bridal costumes and relics from Malacca's
glorious past.
THE
CHRIST CHURCH
Standing exactly as it has always been since
1753, the church is testimony to Dutch architectural
ingenuity. Take note of the church's handmade
pews, ceiling beams constructed without
joins, Brass Bible, tombstone written in
Armenian and 'Last Super' in glazed tiles.
SAM
PO KONG TEMPLE
Dedicated to Admiral Cheng Ho, the temple
was named after a fish that miraculously
saved the admiral's ship from sinking after
it had been hit by a storm enroute to Malacca
from China. The fish mysteriously placed
itself against a damaged hull preventing
the ship from taking on water.
Malacca's
Sultanate Palace
Built based on the description and reference
to the palace in 'Sejarah Melayu(the Malay
Annals), the wooden replica houses the Cultural
Museum of Malacca. Situated at the foot
of St. Paul 's Hill, it is the only Malay
palace fromMalacca's glorious past built
with such detail and refinement.
Mini
Malaysia
A stupendous theme complex to enable visitors
to view the traditional houses of the 13
states of Malaysia on a single visit. The
complex displays life-size authentic houses
of Malaysia crafted by master builders.
Each house has been furnished with corresponding
elements adding ambience of originality
that capture the houses in their traditional
setting.
Mini
ASEAN
A unique theme park conceived as the summary
of prominent cultural elements of the countries
that make up ASEAN i.e. Malaysia, Indonesia,
Thailand, Phillipines, Singapore and Brunei.
Dutch
Fort
About 49 km. from Malacca city on the route
to Port Dickson stands a Dutch fort built
in 1757. It stands on raised ground known
as Bukit Supai(Sepoy's Hill).
Hang
Tuah's Mausoleum
A fully decorated admiral of Malacca's naval
forces who defended successfully, countless
attacks against Malacca sovereignty from
Siamese and Achinise fleets. Hang Tuah's
outstanding performance as a military officer
made him a legend that has graced many a
court and the history of Malacca.
Hang
Tuah's Well
Located in Kampung Duyong where Hang Tuah
was born and spent his childhood among four
of his good friends who would later become
the famous knights of Malacca. The well
is said to be the abode of his soul which
takes the apparition. of a white crocodile.
For a commoner to catch the glimpse of Hang
Tuah is hardly likely. It is said that the
holy among us can ever hope to see the apparition.
Tun
Teja's Mausoleum
The daugter of Sri Amar Di Raja Pahang convinced
by Hang Tuah to marry Sultan Mahmud Shah.
Died a queen in Merlimau, about 24 km. from
Malacca city, while retreating with members
of Malacca royal family from Portuguese
attack in 1511.
St.
Paul's Church
Built by a Portuguese Captain by the name
of Duarte Coelho, the chapel was turned
by the Dutch into a burial ground for their
nobel dead and renamed it 'St. Paul's Church'
from the Portuguese's 'Our Lady Of The Hill'.
St. Francis Xavier was briefly enshrined
in the open grave in 1553 before being shipped
to Goa, India.
St.
Francis Xavier's Church
Built in 1849, by Reverend Farve, a Frenchman,
the Gothic towered church is dedicated to
St. Francis Xavier is well-remembered for
his missionary work spreading Catholocism
to South East Asia in the 16th Century.
Cheng
Hoon Teng's Temple
The oldest Chinese temple in the country.
It was built in 1646 with materials shipped
out of China. Fine workmanship is evident
in the ornately decorated mythological figures,
carvings,and lacquer work inside the temple. |
