Place visit in to Malacca

     Malacca is known for its historical prominence and its cultural appeal, in the 16th century, Malacca enjoyed a reputation as the foremost maritime trading centre in the region. So coveted was Malacca by the European powers that it was ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British 

 until the Federation of Malaya was formed on 31st August 1957.

        It is the place where those who are hunting for treasures of the past will be rewarded if they look deep into its quaint shops for curios and antiques.

       The rich multi-cultural heritage of Malacca's pople is reflected in their unique customs and traditions, food, festivals, dances, buildings and lifestyles. Malacca cuisine is well-known for its lively flavours and aroms. The city's many restaurants, cafes, food courts, pubs and fast food restaurants offer a range of culinary options.

There is accommodation in these states to suit all tastes and budgets. Major hotels are located in the main towns. Budget accommodation, hotels and bed and breakfast inns are also available.

Perigi ( Well ) Hang Tuah Malacca

Hang Tuah was the legend of ultimate Malacca warrior about 14th to 15th century. He used his strong and intelligent to serve the Malacca Sultanate. Hang Tuah had been travel to Arabs, Siam, Brunei, Java, India and China as the Malacca diplomat. Along the journey, he won for all fight with local fighter, pirates and emperors guard. As legend says, his magic chanting and Holy Kris make him immune from any weapons.

Hang Tuah Birth Place

Hang Tuah was birth in Duyong Village with the Hang Tuah Perigi (Hang Tuah well). As the local says, they believed that after Hang Tuah passed away, the well has becomes the dwelling of his spirit, which took on the form of a white crocodile. As they says, only the holy and the pure hearted ever get the opportunity to look on it.

Menara Taming Sari, Banda Hilir Malacca

From a height of 80 metres, the ride offers you a spectacular and panoramic view of Malacca UNESCO World Heritage City and a far with a host of interesting sights such as St.Paul’s Hill, Independence Memorial Building,Samudra Museum and the ship, Flor De La Mar, Dataran Pahlawan, Pulau Selat Mosque, Pulau Besar and the Straits of Melaka. That apart you will also see the fast and rapid development taking place in the state.

A ' Famosa , Malacca

A Famosa was later expanded to include the surrounding hills and nearby European settlements. The surrounding area today includes Jalan Kota, Jalan Gereja, Jalan Mahkamah and Jalan Istana. In fact, the Portuguese had turned this fort into a Christian city, with brick buildings that included five churches, chapels, a monastery, a hospital, the governor's and bishop's palaces, and a castle.
For almost 150 years, this magnificent fort had successfully protected the Portuguese position in Malacca , until it was overrun by the Dutch. It was damaged during the attack, but the Dutch later repaired and renamed it VOC.
Its significance started to fade when the British settled here in the early 19th century. The British had almost destroyed the whole complex when Sir Stamford Raffles arrived in 1808. He was able to stop the destruction, but unfortunately what is left until today is nothing more than a gateway called Porta de Santiago with an embossed 'VOC' emblem above it.

St. Paul's Church 

St. Paul's Church St. Francis Xavier was buried in the open grave in 1553 before his body was transferred to Goa in India. The church has a commanding view of Malacca.

Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum

At the beginning of the 16th century, merchants and entrepreneurs were lured to Malacca’s shores due to stories of the city’s burgeoning success and wealth. In particular the city saw an influx of Chinese traders who arrived in droves in an effort to escape Manchu rule. These entrepreneurs went on to marry local Malay women – descendents of these marriages were known as Peranakan or ‘Straits-born Chinese’.
Their relative success resulted in these expatriate merchants becoming the principal wealth catalysts of the thriving city. The ‘Babas’ (male Sino-Malays) flaunted their affluence by purchasing Dutch townhouses and transforming them into out-and-out palaces. The interiors of these homes were opulent and stuffed to the tee with Dutch-influenced fixtures including hand-painted tiles and Victorian lamps.

Portuguese Square 

 

The Portuguese Square is located within the Portuguese Settlement, 3km from the city. Built in the late 1980s, the square is inspired by the Portuguese mercado. It is the venue for local cultural shows performed every Saturday evening.

Cheng Ho Cultural Museum

 This museum located in Bandar Hilir is filled with artefacts related to Admiral Cheng Ho who sailed to Melaka from China in the 15th century. There are about 2,000 historical items related to Cheng Ho and the Ming Dynasty being displayed at the museum, including crockery, coins, the Cheng Ho Well, clothing and a replica of Cheng Ho's ship.

Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum
 

At the beginning of the 16th century, merchants and entrepreneurs were lured to Malacca’s shores due to stories of the city’s burgeoning success and wealth. In particular the city saw an influx of Chinese traders who arrived in droves in an effort to escape Manchu rule. These entrepreneurs went on to marry local Malay women – descendents of these marriages were known as Peranakan or ‘Straits-born Chinese’.
Their relative success resulted in these expatriate merchants becoming the principal wealth catalysts of the thriving city. The ‘Babas’ (male Sino-Malays) flaunted their affluence by purchasing Dutch townhouses and transforming them into out-and-out palaces. The interiors of these homes were opulent and stuffed to the tee with Dutch-influenced fixtures including hand-painted tiles and Victorian lamps.