When Malacca colonised by Portuguese in 1511 by Afonso de Albuquerque command. , the first defence they built is A’Famosa Fortress. A fortress that encircled St Paul hill (originally known as Malacca Hill) which guard the Malacca river and the Malacca Straits line from their enemies.
According to my primary school teacher, the fort only use [...]
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Fort of A’Famosa – Guardian of Malacca by Portuguese
St Paul Hill, St Paul Church and St. Francis Xavier
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.
The gate(Fort of A’Famosa) now you see is remaining of the [...]
Melaka Malay Sultanate Water Wheel
This replica is not stated when it was built. It seem that this Water Wheel is long not functioning.
What happen to this tourist attractive place? Why the Water Wheel is not rotating ? Rumours say, it is because too costly to repair the part. Sadly and shame, if local Government really want to [...]
Stadthuys-Oldest Dutch colonial remaining at Malacca
It was raining when I arrived this place. Still there are group of visitors from China, standing in front of the Victory fountain taking photos.
p/s : Victory fountain is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria Regina [1837 - 1901] in United Kingdom
Malacca States Government had put so much effort in this area to [...]
