St Paul Hill, St Paul Church and St. Francis Xavier

Feb 25th, 2009

by han.

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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