Tuesday, 28 March 2017

A Walk Through Old Malacca


In recent year, Malacca has been revive as a top-pick holiday gateway due to its many historic attraction. It is a popular and well-known destination for tourists who want to catch a glimpse of Malaysia's unique heritage. 

St Paul Church Malacca 

St. Paul's Church is a historic church building in Malacca, Malaysia that was originally built
in 1521, making it the oldest church building in Malaysia and Sourtheast Asia. It is located at the summit of St. Paul;s Hill and is today part of the Malacca Museum Complex comprising the Afamosa ruins, the Stadthuys and other historical buildings. 



Dutch Square


Melaka's most unmistakable landmark and favourite pick-up spot. This cerise town hall and governor's residence dates to 1650 and is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East. Today it's a museum complex, with the History & Ethnography Museum as the highlight.



 Christ Church Malacca


Christ Church is an 18th-century Anglican church in the city of Malacca, Malaysia. It is the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia
 

 

Villa Sentosa

Villa Sentosa is a one of the traditional Malay wooden kampung houses (built in the 1920s) in the Kampung (Malay for village) that is open to tourist as a privat livingmuseum. While there is no entry free, the owner will ask for donations.






Cheng Hoon Teng Malacca 

Malaysia's oldest traditional Chinese temple, constructed in 1645 with building material imported from China. it is a Chinese temple practising the Three Doctrinal System of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. It was located at No. 25 Jalan Tokong, Malacca City, Malaysia. 






Heeren Street 

The Heeren Street is located just near the Jonker Street in Malacca. The visitors to Jonker Walk will also visit this place and visitors especially come here to see how some of the residential use buildings wer converted to the finest restaurants and historical places. 


Reference 


Dutch Square, Back Packing Malaysia, viewed 28 March 2017, <http://www.backpackingmalaysia.com/things-to-do/dutch-square-red-square/melaka>

Emily, E 2013, Old Malacca Heritage Tour, From Emily to You,  viewed 28 March 2017, <http://www.emily2u.com/old-malacca-heritage-tour/>

Kampung Morten, Villa Sentosa, Back Packing Malaysia, viewed 28 March 2017, <http://www.backpackingmalaysia.com/things-to-do/kampung-morten-villa-sentosa/melaka> 


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