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…

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…

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…

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…