Kampung Hulu's Mosque: the oldest in Malaysia (1728).
Malacca was founded in 1396 by Parameswara, an exiled prince from Sumatra.
Another old mosque in Malacca.
Islam was introduced peacefully into Malaya more than 100 years before the first Europeans (Portuguese) arrived.
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple: the oldest Buddhist temple in Malaysia (1646).
Replica of the Portuguese Flor De La Mar galleon, which sank with treasures from Malacca
Remnant of the A' Formosa fortress built by the Portuguese in 1511
Malacca still has Portuguese descendants
Statue of St. Francis Xavier, who introduced Catholicism into SE Asia (died in 1553). St. Paul's Church is behind.
St. Francis Xavier Church (1849)
Dutch Cemetery: The Dutch pushed the Portuguese out of Malacca in 1641.
The British took control from the Dutch in 1795. Christ Church is behind (1753). The Stadthuys, residence of the Dutch Governors, is on the right (1650).
Tamil Methodist Church
Proclamation of Independence Memorial
Malacca-style home
Jonker street (being repaved): antique shopping district
Trishaws are a good way to get around town