KOTA A FAMOSA
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Kota A Famosa (meaning "The Termashur" in Portuguese) was built by the Portuguese once captured Malacca in 1511. A Famosa is located in Bandar Hilir, Malacca next to a replica of the Melaka Sultanate Palace and Church St. Paul. It is the oldest European architecture that still live in Asia.
A Famosa is the name of the fort built by the Portuguese after conquered Malacca in 1511. Once they conquered Malacca, the Portuguese used forced labor to build fortifications to ward off attacks while the Malays, while they built the main fort, called "A Famosa", or formally Fort Malacca (Fortaleza de Malaca). Kota A Famosa take 5 months to be built. Temperature due to heat and lack of food, many forced laborers who died while building the city. Materials to build the city taken from the ruins of mosques and other buildings.
Construction on the direction of the city A Famosa Alfonso de Albuquerque can be said to be a symbol of opposition to the people of Melaka that time that forced the Portuguese to build a fortress as soon as they dominate the city center. Kota A Famosa prepared to have four towers, or ketelom (bastions), with a wall thickness of 2.4 meters to 4.5 meters. The towers are called Baluarte San Pedro, Baluerte de las Virgenes, Baluerte Madre de Dios, Baluerte Santo Domingo, and Baluerte de Santiago. By 1583, Malacca became berkota protected areas with seventy guns in all directions.
A Famosa extended to areas near and including the European settlements. The area includes the City Road, Church Road, Street & Road Court Palace. Portuguese colonial settlements also make this a Christian with 5 churches, places of worship, convents, hospitals and others. However, the city failed to prevent the Dutch in the 17th century. With the help of local people and the Malays of Johor, the attack was launched by the Dutch seized Malacca.
A Famosa Melaka
AL-KHAWARIZMI ASTRONOMY COMPLEX
Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex is one of the facilities that are provided by Melaka State Government in order to study and to explore the growth and the mystery of the universe. Melaka Mufti Department has been honored to realizing the State Government's ambition.
There were three main buildings in the Complex, which are the observatory, the Planetarium and the Training Centre. In the expansion of Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex, Malaysian have the opportunity to study and appreciate astronomy deeper.
Apart from that, we hope that today's generation has the potency to bring the glory of astronomy in today's world.
How to get there
By road
From the North South Expressway (PLUS), take the Simpang Ampat Interchange and heading to Masjid Tanah town. Follow the signboard to Tanjung Bidara and will see the signage 'Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi'.
CHENG HO'S CULTURAL MUSEUM
This famed explorer made seven voyages of exploration, leaving his mark in the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia between 1405 and 1433. Five of these voyages brought him through Melaka, a port he is said to have founded.
These voyages made a significant impact on Melaka's regionally important role in history. As a confidante to the third Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Cheng Ho had a weighty influence on Chinese International Relations of the day.
In the mid-15th Century, he was entrusted to bring the Emperor's daughter, Princess Hang Li Po to marry the Sultan of Melaka. The Princess' entourage consisted of several hundred sons of ministers and handmaidens, a group of people who eventually intermarried with locals in Melaka, creating the Baba Nyonya culture.
Lately, some interest has been generated about a belief that Cheng Ho kept a warehouse in Melaka. One of the dilapidated buildings in the old part of Melaka town, showing remnants of Ming style architecture, is thought to be the old warehouse in question and is now the site of the Cheng Ho Museum.
The exhibition space displays the life and times of the historic Admiral. Rooms like Tea House and Treasure Ship Living Cabin will take you back in time, and offer you a glimpse of Cheng Ho's lifestyle.
Studies of the adventures of this Muslim eunuch are fascinating and the social impact of his voyages can still be felt to this day.
How to get there
By Foot or Taxi
Cheng Ho Museum is on Jalan Hang Jebat, close to the Tan Kim Seng Bridge. Because of Cheng Ho's Museum's very central location, it is very easy to get to and from wherever you might be staying.
HOMESTAY SERI TANJUNG
Come experience the village, or kampung, way of life first-hand. And there's no better place to do this than staying in a village that has twice been the winner of the National Beautiful Village competition. Warm, hospitable, tight-knit communities offer the best home-cooked meals and are eager to share their customs and traditions with visitors. Beautiful scenery is part of village life - slanted coconut trees that pierce the bright blue sky and line red dirt roads add to the enlightening and fun-filled experience.
You will be invited to participate in animal husbandry and farming, if you want a hands-on experience. It is common for children to play traditional games in the cool, late afternoon. They will eagerly teach you these games, but be prepared to lose gracefully to these expert players. This is village life at its best!
The villagers will organise traditional performances such as Silat, the Malay martial arts, or traditional top spinning. This is the perfect way to learn about Malaysian culture and get to know Malaysians.
How to get there
By Road
Seri Tanjung Village is located just 24km by good roads from Melaka town. You can either take a taxi there or get your hosts to pick you up from your city hotel.
JONKER WALK
A definite haven for antique collectors and bargain hunters. Authentic artifacts and relics, some dating as far back as 300 years, be found among a host of interesting collectibles, each with its own history and mystery. Jalan Hang Jebat, formerly known as Jonker Street, is known worldwide among serious antique collectors as one of the best places to hunt and bargain for antiques. Recently, a new wave of cafes and craft shops have sprouted on this street, lending it a cultured air of old-meets-new.
KAMPUNG HULU'S MOSQUE
The mosque, built in 1728 during the Dutch Occupancy, is the oldest mosque in the country. Its unique architectural style is a unique blend of Sumatran, Hindu and Western architecture. All of the building's original wooden structures except the four main pillars and the roof structure were replaced with concrete. Within the mosque compound, you can find the grave of Sayyid Abdullah Al-Haddad, a famous religious teacher, whom many regarded as a "Wali" (Saint). A good way to see the Kampung Hulu Mosque is to include it as part of your walking tour of nearby Jonker Street. The Mosque is set just one street back from the famous street.
MELAKA RIVER CRUISE
The river was the main artery of trade for Melaka in its heyday when it was bustling with traders from all around the world. Some buildings from that era still stand majestically by the river, which is also lined by old villages, or kampungs, and modern day buildings. The 45-minute cruise is accompanied by an entertaining and informative commentary. And, for just RM8, it's a good bargain. See parts of historical Melaka, get a history lesson for next to nothing, and never break a sweat!
MELAKA RIVER CRUISE
The river was the main artery of trade for Melaka in its heyday when it was bustling with traders from all around the world. Some buildings from that era still stand majestically by the river, which is also lined by old villages, or kampungs, and modern day buildings. The 45-minute cruise is accompanied by an entertaining and informative commentary. And, for just RM8, it's a good bargain. See parts of historical Melaka, get a history lesson for next to nothing, and never break a sweat!
Medan Ikan Bakar Melaka
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