Just a walking distance from Stadthuys, St Paul hill is located behind A’Famosa Fortress. During Portuguese colonial [1511-1641], first they had build this fort which encircling the Melaka Hill (Now is St. Paul hill) to guard the Malacca river and the coast line from enemies.
Fort of A'Famosa, view from St Paul Hill
The gate(Fort of A’Famosa) now you see is remaining of the four main gate of the fortress.
Far view of St Francis Xavier statue at St Paul Hill
St Francis Xavier statue - in front of St Paul Church
According to history, St Paul Church is built between 1520-1521 by a Portuguese fidalgo (nobleman) called Duarte Coelho.
After Dutch invade on 1641, almost every building within the fort were destroyed except the fort and the Church. You still see the old Dutch tombstones leaned against the ruin wall.
Dutch writing tombstone
In side the Church
From the St Paul hill, you can see a very beautiful view of Malacca Straits.
Maritime museum, view from top of St Paul hill
If you interesting in St Paul Church history, can goto this site for more information.
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on Mar 1st, 2009 at 12:40 pm
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