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Porta de Santiago

A Famosa

The remains of the old Portuguese fort A Famosa, what you can see now is a mostly Dutch reconstruction, bearing the VOC coat of arms.

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Malay and Islamic World Museum
Muzium Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam
The ground floor hosts temporary exhibits, the first floor showcases Malay history (particularly before the sultanate), the second floor has exhibits on Indonesia. Only a few panels are translated in English.
RM10
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Saint Paul's Church
Gereja St. Paul
It was built in 1521, by the Portuguese. It became a fortress in 1567, until 1596. After the Dutch siege it became St Paul's, before it was known as Nossa Senhora da Annunciada (Our Lady of Annunciation). It has been used as a burial ground for the Dutch. You can still see the tombstones, along the walls of ruins of the church.
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Melaka Stamp Museum
Muzium Setem Melaka
Jalan Kota
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Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
Muzium Istana Kesultanan Melaka
Below the hill you will find this museum (Melaka Cultural Museum). It is a reconstruction of the istana of the sultan Mansur Shah. It was built in 1985.
Sat- Mon Wed Thu 09:00-18:00, Tue Fri 12:15–14:45RM20