What to See in Malacca City
Malacca City Attractions
What to See in Malacca City
Malacca is a small city with many eye-catching sights and attractive modern establishments. It is easy to get around on foot or trishaw to explore the many places that make it unique. You'll learn about the rich heritage and history which has shaped Malacca into the unofficial historic capital of Malaysia.
The most prominent contribution that Malacca has lent to the Malaysian cultural landscape is the Baba-Nyonya culture. Possessing an entirely new blend of customs, traditions, food and lifestyle, the Nyonya are especially prominent throughout Malacca. Although the city is a mix of old and new with historical buildings standing side by side with ultra modern shopping centres it retains this seamless blend of cultures.
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Bukit Cina Melaka
Established in the 14th century by Parameswara, a Sumatran prince, Malacca is Malaysia’s historical pride. Read More...
Address: Jalan Puteri Hang Li Poh, Bukit Cina, Melaka
Christ Church
One of Malaysia’s most popular tourist regions, Malacca is the country’s unofficial historic capital. Its lure lies in its meticulously preserved buildings. Read More...
Address: Jalan Kota Melaka, Melaka
Malacca – Historic Cities Of The Straits Of Malacca 
Many years ago Malacca was one of Malaysia’s most sought-after destinations. Before Kuala Lumpur transformed from a malaria-infested jungle into a polished high-rise capital, Malacca was one of the greatest trading ports in Southeast Asia. Read More...
Menara Taming Sari
Officially opened for business on the 18th of April 2008, Menara Taming Sari is the first and only gyro tower in Malaysia so far. Read More...
Tel: (606) 288 1100
Melaka River
Once dubbed ‘Venice of the East’ by European seafarers back in those days when the state has yet to be formed, Melaka River is the point where the history of Malacca began. A Prince from Sumatra, Parameswara – also the founder of Malacca. Read More...
Melaka Raya
Malacca is a small, friendly city that with many eye-catching sights and attractive modern establishments. Read More...
St Francis Xavier’s Church
The story of the ultimate Malacca warrior, Hang Tuah, is the stuff of legends. Faithfully serving Sultan Mansur back in the 15th century, this infamous historical figure had an exemplary record of achievements, which include successfully warding off advances from Siam and Acheh. Read More...
Hang Tuah Mausoleum
Hang Li Poh was a princess who was sent from the emperor of China to marry the reigning Malaccan Sultan Mansur Shah as a sign of good diplomatic relations, in mid-15th century.
Her entourage built the well in 1459 which became the main source of water for much of the town. It is believed that the well has never dried up, even in the most extreme of drought.
The well was also said to have been filled with poison before by the Javanese during the Dutch occupation and another time by the Japanese during World War Two.
Today, it is a famous wishing well and those who throw coins into it are said to come to Malacca time and time again in the future.
Tel: (606) 283 6538
Maritime Museum & Naval Museum
Built in 1990 and housed in a faithful recreation of the Flora de la Mar, a Portugese galleon that sank off the coast of Malacca, the Maritime Museum certainly merits a visit. Scuttle up for an in-depth look into Malacca’s history via old maps, scale-model ships, weaponry and nautical-related accessories and relics.
Address: Jalan Merdeka
Tel: (606) 283 0926
Melaka Sultanate Palace
The Melaka Sultanate Palace is a wooden replica of a Sultan’s palace during the ruling era of Sultan Mansur Shah. Housing a cultural museum, it was built based on description taken from the Malay annals of the original 15th Century palace. Apart from the building’s unique design and ornate wood carvings, visitors can also marvel at the numerous dioramas portraying the true palace atmosphere of the era.
Address: Jalan Kota
Tel: (606) 282 7464
Tour Available: Dutch Heritage Trails of Malacca
Porta De Santiago (A’Famosa)
Although the remains of Porta De Santiago – built by the Portuguese as a fortress in 1511 – are nothing more than a quick photo stop, it is a must for anyone visiting Malacca. The Dutch destroyed most of the fort but what remains today was saved by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1810. The Romanesque architecture as well as the cool breezes wafting through the ruined walls will make your exploration a pleasant one. Read More...
Proclamation of Independence Memorial
The Proclamation of Independence Memorial was built in 1912. Visitors will be able to view a collection of exhibits – displayed in chronological order and divided into several sections – including manuscripts, videotapes and other audio and visual collections which all document Malaysia’s struggle to achieve its independence from the British colonial rule.
Address: Beside A’Famosa fort and the Melaka Sultanate Palace
Tel: (606) 284 1231
Tour Available: Dutch Heritage Trails of Malacca
Stadthuys
This imposing salmon-pink town hall and governor’s residence is Malacca’s most instantly recognizable landmark. Believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East, it was built shortly after Malacca was captured by the Dutch in 1641. Visit the extensive History & Ethnography Museum, Governor Museum, Admiral Cheng Ho Gallery, Democratic Rule Museum and the Literature Museum.
Address: Town Square
Tel: (606) 282 6526
Tour Available: Dutch Heritage Trails of Malacca
St John's Fort
The Fort was originally built as a chapel by the Portuguese but it was eventually renovated into a fort by the Dutch.
Sitting on top a hill, the fort is unique in the sense that it was built to defend from inland invaders, rather than the sea. Hence, the canons are faced rather awkwardly towards inland as visitors shall see.
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