Mosque, Lighthouse

The Malacca Strait Mosque is located - as the name suggests - right on the shore of this famous strait and the busiest shipping route in the world. It stands on an artificial island about 4 km from the historic centre and is one of the most popular sights in the city. [btn "View the best hotels in Malacca" https://www.booking.com/city/my/melaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malacca-mesita-pruliv] Minaret and lighthouse The mosque is a modern…

Lookout, Ruins, Church, Fortress, Museum

Bukit Melaka or St. Paul's Hill is the most visited place in the city, surrounded by many sights and attractions. At the top of the hill stands the ruins of St. Paul's Church, one of the most famous historical sites in all of Malaysia. Then there are plenty of museums, a fortress and shopping malls in the surrounding area. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Malacca" https://www.booking.com/city/my/melaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malacca-kopec] …

Promenade

The Melaka River winding through the centre of the city of the same name is one of the main tourist attractions. Sightseeing cruises ply the water, and beautiful pedestrian promenades known collectively as the Malacca River Walk run along both banks. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Malacca" https://www.booking.com/city/my/melaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malacca-river] Promenade full of cafes In our opinion, the west bank of the river is the…

Square, Town Hall, Church

The iconic Dutch Square is the centrepiece of historic colonial Melaka and the most famous tourist spot. It is also known as the "Red Square" due to its eye-catching buildings with red-ochre facades, all of which have their origins in the city's colonial past. [btn "View the best hotels in Malacca" https://www.booking.com/city/my/melaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malacca-dutch] Dutch Square is located directly across the bridge from the…

Street, Market

Jonker Street, more commonly known as Jonker Walk, is the main street of Chinatown, which is the largest district of old Malacca. This bustling street is filled with local shops and eateries, as well as touristy overpriced restaurants and souvenir shops. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Malacca" https://www.booking.com/city/my/melaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malacca-jonker-walk] The official name of Jonker Street is Jalan Hang Jebat and…

Fortress

A Famosa is a small Portuguese fortress at the foot of St. Paul's Hill and is the oldest at least partially preserved building in Malacca. It was built in 1512 as a massive five-storey building. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Malacca" https://www.booking.com/city/my/melaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malacca-famosa] During a battle with the Dutch in the 17th century, much of the fort was destroyed and the destruction was completed by the British…

Lookout, Amusement park, For kids

Menara Taming Sari is a popular tourist attraction right in the centre of Malacca. It is a 110-metre high panoramic gyroscopic tower that offers the best views of the entire city. [btn "Book your hotel in Malacca in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/my/melaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malacca-taming-sari] How does Taman Sari work? An air-conditioned glass observation platform travels along the tall column and slowly rotates 360°. One…

Market

Pahlawan Walk Market is located in Plaza Mahkota, directly opposite the Taming Sari observation tower. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Malacca" https://www.booking.com/city/my/melaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malacca-pahlawan] Stroll through the covered market and shop for souvenirs or cheap clothes. Pahlawan Walk is the perfect place to make a 20-minute stop during your walk through the city centre. Many of the vendors inside the market accept…

City Quarter

Plaza Mahkota is the name of an interesting modern district built in a regular rectangular style and giving the impression of a historic place. At least at first glance. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Malacca" https://www.booking.com/city/my/melaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malacca-mahkota] The district impresses mainly with its colourful houses, but they are only painted this way in the first row right on the main street, Jalan Thun Khalil…

City Quarter

The oldest Chinatown in Malaysia is located in Malacca within the UNESCO-listed historic centre. The history of the local Chinatown dates back to the 1400s during the Ming Dynasty, when large numbers of immigrants flocked to the area due to the numerous trade opportunities associated with shipping. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Malacca" https://www.booking.com/city/my/melaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malacca-chinatown] Get lost in the narrow…

Temple

Cheng Hoon Teng (or Green Cloud Temple) is the largest Chinese temple in the historic centre of Malacca. The temple practices the so-called "Three Teachings", i.e. Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. With a foundation date of 1645, it is the oldest Chinese temple in the whole of Malaysia. The Kampung Kling Islamic Mosque and Sri Poyatha Moorthi Hindu Temple are also located on the same street. [btn "Show cheapest hotels in Malacca" https://www…

Mosque

Kampung Hulu Mosque is located in the old part of Malacca in Chinatown and although it looks inconspicuous at first glance, it is the oldest mosque in Malacca and one of the oldest in the whole of Malaysia. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Malacca" https://www.booking.com/city/my/melaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malacca-kampung-hulu] The mosque was completed in 1728 and is built in a very interesting and unusual style. Its architecture is a mix…