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Malacca Town

 

Malacca Town

The Malacca Town is also the Capital of the state of Malacca in Malaysia.

Tourism

Malacca Town is a worthwhile place to visit. The Jonker's Walk displays a row of shophouses that displays Peranakan architecture. One can also visit Pulau Melaka, an island formed through land reclamation.

Sights

  • A Famosa fortress
  • Bukit China cemetery
  • Cheng Hoon Teng temple
  • Christ Church
  • Dutch Square
  • Saint Francis Xavier Church
  • Hang Jebat mausoleum
  • Hang Kasturi mausoleum
  • Independence Memorial
  • Kampong Hulu mosque
  • Kampong Keling mosque
  • Poh San Teng temple
  • Sri Poyyatha temple
  • St. John Fort
  • St. Paul Fort
  • Ruins of St. Paul Church - where Saint Francis Xavier was temporarily buried from March 22, 1553 to December 11, 1553
  • St. Peter Church
  • Sultan's well
  • Tranquerah mosque
  • Victoria Fountain


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