Maritime Museum

 

  

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 The Maritime Museum is housed in a replica of the Flor de la Mar, a Portuguese vessel that sank off the coast of Melaka. The museum has pictorial displays of the history of Melaka, beginning from the Sultanate of Melaka in the 14th century to the pre-independence era. Inside the museum are models of ships, authentic maps, charts and old iron chests that were once used to store precious cargo.

Moving from Melaka Tourist Information Center and walking at the pathway between Samudera Medan Handicraft Shop and Melaka River for less than 10 minutes, you will reach the famous Maritime Museum Standing in front of the museum, you will first be surprised by the magnificent structure of the museum and later, redefine the common way you perceive a museum as nothing more than a normal building. 

The structure of the ship is actually a replica built according to the former Portuguese ship named “Flor De La Mar”. Centuries ago, the ship which carried a vast amount of Melaka treasures was on the way back to Portugal. However, accident happened and caused the ship to sink off the coast of Melaka. The construction of the museum according to this former Portuguese ship started in year 1990 and was opened to the public in 1994 after being officiated by Malaysia former Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir. 

Apart from showing the significant history of Melaka Maritime, Maritime Museum also showcases the different eras that Melaka has gone through, from the Melaka Sultanate era, to Portuguese era, Dutch era to British era. With different flags, statues and illustrations representing each era, you will realize that history is no longer a series of boring lessons. 

Visitors are not allowed to go into the museum by wearing shoes. You can choose to put your shoes at the shoe rack provided at the entrance door or put them into a plastic bag provided by the museum and carry it with you to the museum. 

Opening hours 

9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)
9am - 9:00pm (Saturday and Sunday)

Tel: 06 2830926

RM 3.00 for adult

RM 0.50 for children

(From: http://www.malaysiavacationguide.com/maritime-museum.html)

St Paul Church

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Built by Duarte Coelho, a Portuguese Captain in 1521 AD, the church was formerly a chapel for the Portuguese and it was named as “Nosa Senhora” - Our Lady of the Hill. Although these valuable ruins have been standing on top of the summit of St. Paul Hill in Melaka for centuries, the strong and thick bricks still remind one of the magnificence architecture of the chapel. 

As Melaka was colonised by the Dutch from the hand of Portuguese in 1641, the fate of this former Portuguese chapel had been significantly changed. It was being used by the Dutch as a temporary praying place before their own church – the Christ Church was being completely constructed. Since that, the Dutch has renamed the Portuguese Chapel from “Nosa Senhora” – Our Lady of the Hill to St. Paul Hill. 

When the Dutch’s Christ Church was completed, St. Paul Hill no longer played its role as a praying place and the Dutch turned it into a burial ground and graveyard. Several monumental tombstones, with Dutch words engraving on it were leaning against the wall in the church. The tombstones and the graveyard nearby were places for the Dutch to mourn their ancestors while they settled down in Melaka centuries ago. 

In front of the church stood a huge pearl-white statue - the status of St. Francis Xavier. 27 years after Duarte Coelho built the church, Don Albuquerque, the Archbishop of Goa in India handed the church to the Society of Jesus. St. Francis Xavier, as the pioneer Catholic Missionary that time was appointed to receive the title on behalf of the society in 1548.

(From: http://www.malaysiavacationguide.com/st-paul-church.html)

  Statue of St. Francis Xavier in front of St Paul Church, Malacca. 

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Christ Church

 

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When the Dutch took over Melaka from the hand of the Portuguese, they built several buildings for their own purposes. This church was built as a place of worship as they did not have any church for themselves apart from the small chapel built by Portuguese on St. Paul Hill. Like St. Paul Church, this church is one of the most attractive heritage in Melaka that has gone through several stages of change under the governing of different colonials. 

Located at Jalan Gereja (or known as Church Street), the church is painted in coral red with huge white cross at the middle. It is the most distinguished one among adjacent buildings that are also painted in similar red colour. Surrounded by beautiful landscape with greeneries and flowers, you will probably feel like visiting a vintage church somewhere in Europe! 

（From http://www.malaysiavacationguide.com/christ-church.html)

Stadthuys

 

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The Stadhuys is known for its red exterior and clock tower near the traffic circle in its vicinity.

The Stadthuys ( an old Dutch spelling, literally meaning " town hall" ), also known as the Red Square is the most imposing relic of the Dutch rule in Melaka. It features salmon red walls,heavy wooden doors and wrought-iron hinges.Once the official residence of the Dutch governors and their officers, it now houses the Museum of History and Ethnography. The Stadthuys was built in 1645 and is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East. Next to it is Christ Church, a Dutch Reformed Church that was constructed in 1753.

Opening hours:

(Museum of History and Ethnography)

9.00 am-5.30 pm (weekday)

9.00 am-9.00 pm (weekend)

Admission fee: RM5 Adult. RM2 Child

Tel: 06 2841934

Porta De Santiago

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The Portuguese admiral, Alfonso d'Albuquerque, built Porta De Santiego or A' Famosa in 1511. However, this fortress was badly damage during the Dutch invasion in 1641. Fortunately, Sir Stamford Raffles, a British official, intervened in 1808 and saved what remains of A' Famosa today. This famous landmark is located near St. Paul's Church.

Admission is free.

Tel: 06 2883599

Jonker Walk / Jonker Street

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Jonker Street or Jalan Hang Jebat is interspersed with antique shops selling an interesting array of authentic artefacts and relics. Some date as far back as 300 years and can be found among a host of interesting collectibles, each with its own history and mystery. Located in the older section of the city, Jonker Street is popular among bargain hunters and antique collectors. There are sample numerous hawker food at the stalls along the street.

Tel: 06 284 8282

Jonker Street Weekend Night Market

Opening hours: 6:00 pm-12.00 am ( Friday-Sunday )

Melaka River

Photos copied from http://khaichin.blogspot.com/2011/05/blog-post.html

Before sunset

 Night View of Melaka River

Melaka River Cruise

The 45- minute Melaka River Cruise passes through the downtown area where you can see old warehouses, shop houses, bridge and Kampung Morten, a traditional Malay village. The return trip passes wharves down river. Booking for cruise along the Melaka River can be made at the quay behind the tourist information centre.

Opening hour: 9:00 am-11 pm ( depending on water level )
( board at Taman Rempah and Dataran Sungai Melaka )
Fare: RM 10 Adult, RM 5 Child
Tel: 06 281 7322/3