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102 PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
MELAKA UNESCO
WORLD HERITAGE SITE
For Correspondence Only: Corporate Communications Unit Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah Graha Makmur
1, Lebuh Ayer Keroh
Hang Tuah Jaya, 75450 Melaka
T (06) 285 9700 W mbmb.gov.my
IN BRIEF
Melaka, once the world’s busiest trading port, has been influenced by almost every great maritime nation. Its unique culture and townscape are unmatched anywhere in East or South Asia, except for George Town (see page 104). Melaka was inscribed a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008, together with George Town, as the Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca.
MAIN FEATURES
Melaka’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of Malaysia’s
most rewarding visitor destinations, is known for its rich collection of historic buildings, diverse living heritage,
LOCATION / ROUTE
Melaka is located on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia facing the Straits of Malacca, 147km from Kuala Lumpur and 245km from Singapore.
HOW TO GET THERE
Melaka is accessible by
car, bus or train from both cities. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is easily accessible by foot or trishaw from the town centre.
The Melaka Stadthuys (or town hall). Built in 1650, it is the oldest intact Dutch colonial building in Asia.
multicultural influences and astounding cuisine. The Core Zone occupies both sides
of the Melaka River. On the east, the Civic Zone includes colonial buildings from the Portuguese, Dutch and British eras. To the west, the Residential and Commercial Zone comprises over 600 buildings in Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker Street) Jalan Tun
Tan Cheng Lock (Heeren Street), Jalan Tokong (Temple Street), Jalan Tukang Emas (Goldsmith Street), Jalan
Tukang Besi (Blacksmith Street), Lorong Hang Jebat, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Jalan Hang Lekiu and Jalan Hang Lekir.
The Core Zone reflects
every aspect of Melaka’s unique and colourful history. The Portuguese built the A’Famosa fortress and
its gateway, the Porta de Santiago. The Dutch, who held Melaka for over a century, left many fine buildings, the most imposing of which is
the Stadthuys or town hall, the oldest Dutch building
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Port Dickson
Seremban
Alor Gajah Durian Tunggal
Jasin MELAKA
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