Below is an article from one of our English dailies about the state of Malacca (Melaka). Yes it is surely a must visit place if you come to Malaysia as stated by the New York Times.
What is unique about the state of Melaka compare to the rest of states in Malaysia is that it has the colonial influence especially from the Portugues, Dutch, and British. Not only that it was once the seat of government of the great Empire of Melaka which dominated in the 14th and 15th Century before the invasion by the Portuguese.
Malacca among 45 ‘must-visit’ places
"KUALA LUMPUR: Malacca has been listed by influential The New York Times as one of the 45 places to visit this year.
“With its lantern-lighted canals and silent, narrow streets lined with decades-old ornate temples and shophouses, few places in South-East Asia conjure romantic images of the past as effectively as Malacca,” it said in a write-up which became its second most-read story of the day.
Under the heading “The 45 Places to Go in 2012”, it said that Malacca, as a Unesco World Heritage site, had been captivating “record numbers of tourists lured by its unusual architecture and cuisine, which reflect centuries of foreign influences”.
“When you’re not exploring places like the 17th-century former Dutch town hall or Jonker Street’s antique shops, gorge on Malacca’s outstanding local specialties, like creamy, piquant nyonya laksa at the family-run Donald & Lily’s.”
World heritage: According to ‘The New York Times’, Malacca offers tourists unusual architecture and cuisine which reflect centuries of foreign influences...."
Below are just some cool and historical sights of Melaka for your viewing....
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| Melaka River |
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| A Famosa (Once Famous gateway to the Portuguese Fortress) |
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| Seaside... |
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| Replica of the old Istana (palace) |
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| Dutch Architecture: Stadthuys |
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