Malacca is one of the avidly sought-after destinations in Malaysia. If you like a holiday where you can walk comfortably from attraction to
attraction and soak up centuries' worth of history
then Malacca has it all. This historic port city offers a rich seam of cultural heritage - it has been a UNESCO site since 2008.
Under the Melacca sultanates (until the European colonization started with the Portuguese occupation in 1511) the city of Malacca became an important centre for trade due to its strategic position on the Strait of Malacca.The Portuguese dominance over Malacca ended when Malacca fell to the Dutch in 1641. One of popular historical attractions is St. Peter's Church, which was constructed under the Dutch administration.
Passing by St. Peter’s Church in Malacca, you would notice the numerals on the left side of the facade of the church ‘1710’ indicating the date the building was erected. This church is the oldest Catholic church in Malaysia. Its facade and decorative embellishment is a mix of both eastern and western architecture. Its bell was delivered from Goa, India in 1608. Not to miss, the chapel houses a casket-like structure, made of wood and glass. It carries a life-size statue of Jesus lying inside.
Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple is the oldest Hindu Temple in Malaysia. It was built in 1781 on land given by the Dutch to the Chitty community (a distinctive group of Tamil people from India).
Kampung Kling Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia. It was built around 1784 with the influence of Sumatran architecture.
Decorated bircycle rickshaw for Malacca tour
Under the Melacca sultanates (until the European colonization started with the Portuguese occupation in 1511) the city of Malacca became an important centre for trade due to its strategic position on the Strait of Malacca.The Portuguese dominance over Malacca ended when Malacca fell to the Dutch in 1641. One of popular historical attractions is St. Peter's Church, which was constructed under the Dutch administration.
Passing by St. Peter’s Church in Malacca, you would notice the numerals on the left side of the facade of the church ‘1710’ indicating the date the building was erected. This church is the oldest Catholic church in Malaysia. Its facade and decorative embellishment is a mix of both eastern and western architecture. Its bell was delivered from Goa, India in 1608. Not to miss, the chapel houses a casket-like structure, made of wood and glass. It carries a life-size statue of Jesus lying inside.
Other attractions in Malacca
Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple is the oldest Hindu Temple in Malaysia. It was built in 1781 on land given by the Dutch to the Chitty community (a distinctive group of Tamil people from India).
Kampung Kling Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia. It was built around 1784 with the influence of Sumatran architecture.
Decorated bircycle rickshaw for Malacca tour
Fort a Famosa was constructed by the Portuguese in 1511
Christ Church was constructed by the Dutch in 1753
Christ Church was constructed by the Dutch in 1753 
