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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.
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.
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).
AL-AZIM
MOSQUE
Al Azim Mosque is a state mosque located at
Bukit Palah, 2 km from Malacca city.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
MALAYSIA
YOUTH MUSEUM
The museum is dedicated to the contribution
made by the youth in the country economic
and social well-being of the country. The
noble efforts evident at regional, national
and international levels are displayed at
the museum
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.
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.
TRANQUERAH
MOSQUE
Prominent in its architectural grandeur,
the mosque is unique and bears testimony
to the fact that Islam had its rightful
place in Malacca almost 600 years ago. The
tomb of Sultan Hussain of Johore is in the
compound of the mosque. He was the ruler
who signed the session of Singapore with
Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819.
MARITIME
MUSEUM
The Museum is constructed fter 'Flora De
La Mar', the Portuguese ship that sank off
the Coast of Malacca on its way to Portugal.
With its hull laden with invaluable treasures
seized from Malacca, the ship was doomed
from existence had it not for the efforts
to Malacca's heritage. At the museum, visitor
can get a closer look at Malacca from the
famed Malay Sultanate of the 14th century
to the Portuguese era, the Dutch era and
the British era. There are exhibits of foreign
ships that had once called at the port of
Malacca during the height of its maritime
hegemony.
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.
PROCLAMATION
OF INDEPENDENCE MEMORIAL
Built in 1912, the former club house of
Malacca Club now houses invaluable exhibits
of the country's struggle leading to the
independence.Exhibits are in the form of
relics, manuscripts, video tapes, film and
slides.
SRI
POYYATHA VINAYAGAR MOORTHI TEMPLE
One of the first Hindu temple built in the
country at the turn of the century. It was
built on the plot given by the Dutch.
HANG JEBAT'S
MAUSOLEUM
The champion of justice who died a tragic
death. Hang Jebat was unceremoniously killed
by Hang Tuah in a duel of honour that lasted
3 days and 3 nights. He run amuck after
suffering a fatal wound from Hang Tuah's
dagger, 'Keris Taming Sari'. In the name
of justice to avenge the sultan's hasty
the punishment against Hang Tuah for a crime
he didn't commit, Hang Jebat was accused
by Hang Tuah of 'durhaka' (contumacy).
KAMPUNG
HULU MOSQUE
Built in 1728 by Dato Shamsudin. It is the
oldest mosque in Malaysia. Its unique archtectural
style is not traceable to others in the
country.
KAMPUNG KLING'S
MOSQUE
One of the oldest mosques in the country
with Sumatran architectural features. Instead
of a conventional dome, a three tier roof
rising like a pyramid is in place. A minaret
peculiar in shape from a typical moorish
style, is structured like a Pagoda portraying
the mixture of East- West archtectural influence.
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.
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