Place of Interest
The Stadthuys
The Stadthuys (an old Dutch spelling, meaning city hall), also known as the Red Square, is a historical structure situated in the heart of Malacca Town, the administrative capital of the state of Malacca, Malaysia. It was built by the Dutch occupants in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.
Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadthuys
Malacca River Walk
Malacca River walk allocated along Malacca riverside is built to attract more visitors to capture the beauty of attractive places for tourism. They also have activities which are duckboat tour, tournament, live bands and also is the place for famous cafe.
A Famosa
A Famosa (Malay: Kota A Famosa; "The Famous" in Portuguese) is a Portuguese fortress located in Malacca, Malaysia. It is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia. The Porta de Santiago, a small gate house, is the only remaining part of the fortress still standing.
Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Famosa
Taming Sari Tower
Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of the historic city and the coastline. From a height of 80 metres, the ride offers you a spectacular and panoramic view of Melaka UNESCO World Heritage City and a far with a host of interesting sights such as St.Paul’s Hill, Independence Memorial Building,Samudra Museum and the ship, Flor De La Mar, Dataran Pahlawan, Pulau Selat Mosque, Pulau Besar and the Straits of Melaka.
Jonker Street
Jonker Street is where tourists can enjoy the popular lively night market during weekends. With many street vendors that sell all kinds of stuff such as selling antiques, textiles, handicrafts and souvenirs there are also many places to eat or enjoy a snack or drink. Starting Friday night at 6pm to 10 pm and for Saturday & Sunday from 11am to 10pm, the road is closed off for traffic and turns in a very crowded.
Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall
Experience the most sensational shopping experience of a life time in Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall. Witness the fusion of history with modern everyday shopping, exciting events with a peace of mind that you have your treasured one-stop megamall from the latest fashion to culinary delights to an adventurous indulgence for everyone. It is located nearest to the Historical Center, at only a 5 minute walk from Jonker Street (& Dutch Square). If you would like to do some shopping, this is the place to go to.
