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Melaka
Melaka is the oldest town in Malysia. All the historyical
stuff before they got conquered by the Portuguese you can
be found here.

The Christ Church. Standing exactely as it has
always been since 1753, the church is testimony to Dutch architectural
ingenuity.

A Famosa. The hallmark of melaka. Built by the
Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress. It sustained several structural
damage during the dutch invasion.

Dutch graveyard. War memorial dedicated to British
officers and soldiers who died in the naning war 1831/32.

St. Pauls Church. Built by a Portuguese Captain.
The chapel was turned by the dutch in a burial ground for
their noble dead.

The view over Melaka from the hill of the St.
Pauls Church.


Jonker street. A haven for antiques collectors.
Autentic artifacts and relic. Some dating as far back as 300
years.

Cheng Hoon temple. The oldest Chinese temple
in the country. It was built in 1646 with materials shipped
out from China.

Maritime Museum. The Museum is constructed after
"Flor de la mar" the Portuguese ship that sunk off the coast
of Melaka on its way to Portugal. Unfortunately it was closed...

The river of Melaka.
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