Melaka

Melaka 

Melaka (Malacca) state is a cradle of Malaysia's history, the state remains steeped historical landmarks and cultural traditions. As an important trading post in the Far East in the early days, Melaka attracted traders from far and wide and their descendents of Portuguese, Chittys, Dutch, Chinese and Indians - now form and intriguing and charming cultural diversity. Many historical characters and hsitoric buildings have added a lot of colour to Melaka.

Melaka also has been acknowledged as a 'World Heritage City' (together with Pulau Pinang) and it has maintain its historical site while the state is also developing and becoming a modern city.

Area:
1,683 sq km

State Capital:
Melaka Town

Places to visit:
1. Portuguese Square
2. Miritime Museeum
3. Agriculture Museum
4. Mini Malaysia Park
5. St. Paul's Church
6. A'Famosa Fort (Porte de Santiago)
7. The Stadthuys
8. A'Famosa Animal World Safari
9. Proclamation of Independence Memorial
10. Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
11. Cheng Hon Teng Temple
12. Christ Church
13. Jonker Street
14. Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary
15. Crocodile Park
16. Peacock Paradise
17. Menara Taming Sari (Taming Sari Revolving Tower)
18. Malacca Homestay


Source: Tourism Malaysia