Cheng Ho Cultural Museum
Melaka is all about history. This museum details the travels of Admiral Cheng Ho and his fleet. The historical figure
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Melaka’s glamour and popularity worldwide is arguably contributed by the historical monuments, landmarks and tourist interest places. There are various attractions flocked by crowds from all parts of the world. Temples, museums, churches, fort, palace, memorial buildings, mountains and hill sides largely add to the beauty of the place.
Baba Nyona Heritage Museum has fascinating stories and facts to tell about the history and culture of Straits Chinese. It can be visited seven days a week. No 8 Heren Street Heritage Centre, as a heritage spot is a fine example of cultural and architectural preservation.
One of the oldest temples of Malaysia, Cheng Hoong Teng Temple is a melting point of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism religious beliefs. Similarly, Red Square, popularly referred as Dutch Square expresses Melaka history, Dutch living and tales of British colonization. Malacca Sultanate Palace is another ideal place for royal pleasure seekers. Other attractions include Menara Taming Sari, A’Famosa Fort, Gunung Ledare Mountain, Bukit China and Independence Memorial.
Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum
Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum is located at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock in Melaka. It is housed in a heritage
Red Square (Dutch Square)
Dutch Square is surrounded by red painted buildings. It reflects the history of Melaka, the Dutch administration (the Stadthuys, Christ
Cheng Hoong Teng Temple
Built in 1645 and taking pride in being an oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia, this temple is a unique confluence
St. Paul’s Hill (Bukit St. Paul)
This is an interesting hill with history of the Portuguese and the Dutch. A few vendors selling trinkets are at
Flora de la Mar Maritime Muséum
A restored Portuguese ship called Flora de la Mar makes for an impressive museum. Quite a bit of stairs to
A’Famosa Fort (Porta de Santiago)
An abbreviated history of the fort would reveal that it was built by the Portuguese, who arrived here in 1511,
Malacca Sultanate Palace
The Malacca Sultanate Palace is a replica and was interestingly constructed without the use of a single nail. It appropriately
No 8 Heeren Street Heritage Centre
This is a small and important part of Melaka history; a fine example of a late 18th century two-storey building.
Menara Taming Sari
The Menara Taming Sari gives you a bird’s eye view of Melaka. The binoculars are provided to rent. The visitors
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