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.
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Malaysia’s oldest traditional Chinese temple – dating from 1646 – continues to serve the spiritual needs of the Buddhist community in Melaka. Noteworthy due to its carved woodwork, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, is dedicated to Kwan Yin. A robed effigy of the Goddess of Mercy can be found within the main hall and remains the focal point for the entire shrine.
Address: No. 25, Jalan To’kong 75200.
Tel: (606) 282 9343 or (606) 282 2906
Christ Church
Christ Church – the oldest Protestant church in Malaysia – was built in 1753 to commemorate a century of Dutch rule in Malacca. Painted an unusual coral red with a huge white cross in the middle of its façade, this church is one of the most distinguished heritage sites in the city and has undergone some serious architectural changes under the different colonial governments
Address: Jalan Gereja
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
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.
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
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
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