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Living history Book
Location
As a State is just over 685 sq. Km.
Malacca city is situated on the coast facing the Straits of Malacca.
About an Hours' drive from Kuala Lumpur or about 2 Hours from
Singapore.
The City was
declared a world Heritage site in July 2008 in honor of its rich
historical background. Most of the Historical sites in the city can be
covered on foot. Malacca has a
unique population of Portuguese decedents settlers who speak Kristang a
version of Portuguese Creole. Their unique culture is reflected in
their dance and food. The Chinese and Indians too have their equivalent
as Baba/Nonyas and Chitty. Contact with Arab traders brought Islamic
influence. Interestingly
though the Baba/Nonya, Chitty and Portuguese descendents have resisted
the Islamic influence and still maintain their vibrant cultural and
religious practices
Malacca Attractions:
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Stadthuys-
one of the oldest and finest Dutch buildings in Asia built around 1660. Currently
it houses a museum..
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A'Farmosa-
The gate entrance remnants of the city fort.
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St-Paul's
Church- ruins
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Jonker and
Heeren Street- the heart of Old Malacca- Myriad of shops and old homes.
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Christ Church- Oldest Protestant Anglican
Church still in use.
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Baba and
Nonya Peranakan museum.
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Portuguese
Settlement- at the Square there are folk dances every night. There is a
wonderful selection of Cristang restaurants. Try an authentic old time
Portuguese cuisines at San Pedro's.
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St. John's
Hill and Fort- on a hillock , vantage view of the city.
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Chinese
Temples- visit the 500 year old Cheng Ho Temple
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Visit the Chitty Hindu temple - one of a
kind that does not exist even in India.
Most of the City can be reached on
foot. You can choose to ride the Gaily decorated Trishaws,
Weather:
Average Temperature 25C to 30 C.
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