Historical Melaka

Historical Buildings

Historical Sites and Areas

Melaka has done a very good job to restore and maintain its historical heritage. Indeed, Melaka was designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2008. Most of the Melaka's historical buildings and museums are located in and around the vicinity of the Stadthuys and the area in its entirety is known as the Town Square (see below). As well all historical buildings including Christ Church are painted in a stark red colour (not sure why but is does make it easy for visitors to identify buildings).

Historical Areas
As befitting "Malaysia's most historical city" Melaka has a wealth of historical buildings, churches, temples and mosques and other points of interest.

In addition to specific buildings and monuments there are areas interest that are easy to explore. The two most prominent of these are Chinatown & Medan Portugis.

Chinatown: This is where foreign visitors to Melaka will probably spend the most time. The winding streets are a fascinating glimpse into Melaka's history. There any number of centuries old churches, mosques and temples intermingled with boutique hotels and trendy antique shops plus a nice selection of restaurants and fun night spots.

Medan Portugis: Located on the eastern edge of Melaka near the waterfront is a small enclave of people and families descended from the marriages of Portuguese settlers and ethnic Malays known as Medan Portugis. Medan Portugis attempts to keep the ethic diversity and traditions of the Portuguese alive with community events.