A Famosa - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
Forts
Museums
Things to know
About A Famosa
Former Portuguese fortress, among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Southeast Asia. The Porta de Santiago, a small gatehouse, is the only part of the fortress that still remains today.Address : Jalan Parameswara, Bandar Hilir, 78000 Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia
Hotels near A Famosa
4311 Reviews
8.4
Top Activities Near A Famosa
Filter By Date
//
Sort By
Attractions Near A Famosa
Proclamation Of Independence MemorialThe Proclamation of Independence Memorial is a museum in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. The museum is housed in an elegant Dutch colonial mansion. The two golden onion domes located at the top of the building embellish the stark white stucco. The memorial exhibits records and photos of the early era of Malay Sultanate. It also displays the journey of Malaysia from independence and its modern development.
Melaka Sultanate Palace MuseumA modern reconstruction of the palace of the Melaka Sultanate showcasing the history of the region.
St Paul's ChurchOriginally built in 1521, making it the oldest church building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It is located at the summit of St. Paul's Hill and is today part of the Malacca Museum Complex comprising the A Famosa ruins, the Stadthuys and other historical buildings.
Muzium Islam MelakaThe Melaka Islamic Museum is a museum about Islam in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. The museum exhibits the mixture of traditional Islamic arts with local and international craftsmanship. There are eight main exhibition areas arranged in chronological order on historical perspective of the introduction of Islam to Melaka and its spread to the rest of Malaysia.
Cheng Ho GalleryThe Gallery of Admiral Cheng Ho is a gallery about Zheng He in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. The gallery displays Zheng He's journey to Southeast Asia and his great legacy in international relations where he established the great affiliations between Ming Dynasty and African and Asian countries leading to prosperous and fair trade among them.
StadthuysThe Stadthuys is a historical structure situated in the heart of Malacca City, the administrative capital of the state of Malacca, Malaysia in a place known as the Red Square. The Stadhuys is known for its red exterior and nearby red clocktower. It was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.
Discover More Attractions in Malacca, Home of A Famosa
Location of A Famosa
What Visitors Say About A Famosa
★3.01 Reviews
Excellent
★★★★★ (0)
Good★★★★ (0)
Average★★★ (1)
Poor★★ (0)
Terrible★ (0)
A former Portuguese fortress, among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in south east asia. A small gate house is the only part remains today.
Comments
Please Sign In to add your comments
For more information about A Famosa, visit : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Famosa
Looking for hotels nearby. Click here to explore!
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply