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Guide Location: Malaysia » Melaka
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 0.7 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 0.7 km
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Ken Walker kgw@lunar.ca
Author: leticia
Melaka is the capital city of Malaysia, its historical hub and center of tourism. Melaka has variety of interesting sights and landmarks, which reflect the long history of the city. Many of these attractions are located in the Stadthuys, or central, area of the city. Take this tour to visit the most interesting sights in Melaka!
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Melaka Water Wheel
The Melaka Water Wheel is located beside the Melaka River near the tourist information center. Although it is just a replica and no longer functions, the wheel serves as a reminder of the city’s wealthy past, when it was used to fuel Melaka’s booming port trade.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and Nono Fara
2) Middelburg Bastion
Located in the heart of the city, the Middelburg Bastion is a historic landmark built by the Dutch in the 1660s. It provided additional security for the city’s fort, the local port and the Malacca River. Here you can also see rifles, cannons and a white turret, which served as a lookout point.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and Henry Wong
3) Mouse Deer Sculpture
The Mouse Deer Sculpture is a prominent attraction located at the center of the city. It is a beautiful sculpture of a kancil, or mouse deer. The mouse deer is described in Malay legend as a courageous animal and is well respected by locals.
4) Bridge Monument
The Bridge Monument is located in the historical district of Melaka behind the Windmill Replica. It depicts the history of the Tan Kim Seng Bridge, which was built during British colonial rule. It was destroyed during the Japanese occupation but was rebuilt after World War II.
5) Windmill Replica
The Windmill Replica is located on Dutch Square and serves as a reminder that the Dutch once occupied the city. It is near to other popular attractions, and the beautiful windmill is definitely worth a visit.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and Capella Boltiador
6) Red Clock Tower
Melaka's prominent Red Clock Tower is probably one of the city's most famous sights. It is located on Dutch Square in Melaka's Stadhuys, or central, district. It was built during the English colonial period. The clock tower was painted red so it would blend with its surroundings on Dutch Square.
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7) Queen Victoria's Fountain
Queen Victoria's Fountain is a prominent city landmark and is one of the few existing structures left in Melaka from the period of British colonization. This beautiful fountain was created in 1901 as a monument to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and Capella Boltiador
8) Christ Church
Christ Church is the oldest Protestant church in Malaysia. It was built with red bricks specially imported from Holland during the 18th century. This Dutch church features gorgeous handmade pews and impressive wooden roof beams.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and Capella Boltiador
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9) Malaysian Youth Museum
The Malaysian Youth Museum is housed in the former General Post Office of Melaka. The museum is devoted to the youth of the country and displays a variety of documents, photos and other items related to the local and global activities of Malaysian youth associations.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Rudolph.A.furtado
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