5 Historical Places in Melaka, Malaysia

Dream - Being neighboring countries, Malaysia can be a great vacation destination if you want to experience the sensation of going abroad.

It only takes about two hours by air, Dream's Friend can invite family members to enjoy the beauty of the country, starting from tourist attractions to delicious cuisine.

One of the cities in Malaysia that you can visit is Melaka.

This enchanting city is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites with a rich trading history and remnants of various cultures. Melaka is very enjoyable to explore and is about two hours away from Kuala Lumpur.

Melaka is one of the best places with a historical story for you to visit. When you visit some of the best historical places in Melaka, there you can experience the past of one of the most historical cities in Malaysia.

1. Tengkera Mosque

Tengkera Mosque in Melaka or Tranquerah Mosque, is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia built in 1728.

The brick structure of this historical mosque is now over 200 years old and features a Sumatran-style facade.

The mosque also has a tower resembling a pagoda with Chinese influences.

The mosque also features a combination of cultural elements in its architecture, including Javanese, Malay, Chinese, and Indonesian/Nusantara styles.

As one of Melaka's must-visit tourist attractions, you can reach the mosque by taking the road to Port Dickson, Melaka, which is about two kilometers away.

2. Stadthuys

When you visit Melaka, don't forget to visit its must-visit place, Stadthuys, a historical destination dating back to the Dutch occupation in 1650.

Stadthuys is a name derived from the old spelling which, when translated, means town hall and served as the governor's office at that time.

This large red building showcases all the natural features of Dutch colonial architecture, including sturdy large doors and louver windows.

After its completion until 1980, Stadthuys was used as the administrative center for 300 years. While in the area, you can visit several main attractions in Melaka, including the History and Ethnography Museum, Queen Victoria Fountain, Dutch Square, Christ Church, and many other beautiful historical buildings.

3. Hang Jebat Mausoleum

This is the traditional tomb of Hang Jebat, a high-ranking Malay warrior during the reign of Sultan Mansor Syah.

The burial place of Hang Jebat, also known as the Hang Jebat Mausoleum, is famous as a grand burial place dedicated to Hang Jebat, a legendary warrior and close friend of the great Melaka hero, Hang Tuah.

When you enter the mausoleum, you will be greeted by ancient Jawi inscriptions carved on the entrance as a sign that you have entered the burial area of a legendary hero.

These Jawi inscriptions are usually juxtaposed with Aceh-style tombs, which are commonly used to mark the burial places of sultans or high-ranking ministers.

4. Melaka Maritime Museum

When you want to visit a unique tourist attraction, the Melaka Maritime Museum is one of the must-visit attractions when you are there.

You can see the uniqueness of the entire museum even before entering its perimeter.

This museum was built as a replica of the famous Portuguese ship, Flor de la Mar, which is said to have sunk on its way back to Portugal as part of a mission to bring back stolen goods.

When visiting this place, you can see many artifact exhibitions collected from various historical eras of Melaka.

5. A Famosa

Also known as Fortaleza de Malaca, A Famosa Fortress located on Jalan Parameswara, Bandar Hilir, Melaka is evidence of the Portuguese colonization in 1951.

Portuguese traces in the city of Melaka can be seen from the existence of the A Famosa Fortress, whose remnants still stand strong to this day. Built since 1511, this fortress is the oldest in Southeast Asia.

Although only one gate remains, the fortress's gate is still standing strong and can be an interesting photo object. A Famosa consists of the remnants of a gate called Porta de Santiago and is known to have been the center of Portuguese administration during the 16th century.

Source: Halaltrip.com, Report: Rena Safira