Old Ruins

Heidi Gaddi

Malacca, or Melaka, is a small historical city in Malaysia. Once the capital city of Malay Sultanate, the city is an amazing site for tourists. Melaka Sights combine both modern and traditional colonial architectures quintessentially depicting the Malay heritage and culture.

Eye On Melaka

Eye on Melaka, also known as the Ferris Wheel, is one of the most exciting tourist points in Melaka. The Eye, about 2 feet high, is situated on the banks of Meleka River. Riding the Eye in the evening will give you a splendid vista of the entire Melaka City, beautifully illuminated with neon lights, from the highest point of the wheel. The Eye is comprised of about 16 capsules with each capsule having the capacity to carry 5 adults at a time. Besides the ride on the wheel, you also can enjoy 2 newly added attractions, namely a trampoline bungee and a pirate ship which will surely make your day.

Portuguese Square

About 3 km east of Melaka town is situated Portuguese Square. The Portuguese reigned over Melaka for 130 years and after the independence of Melaka, few Portuguese chose to continue staying here. Later they intermingled with the locals and started being known as Portuguese-Eurasian or Kristang. They speak in a strange dialect called Creole which is a fusion of both Portuguese and Malay language. On Saturday evenings the Portuguese Square becomes vibrant with various cultural performances. There is a host of restaurants in the square offering traditional Portuguese cuisine like devil curry or seafood delicacies. Christmas, New Year and Festa San Pedro are big festivals here, celebrated by the Portuguese community amidst dance, song and merriment in a typical Portuguese fashion.

The Stadhuys

The Stadthuys is an imposing Dutch architecture which was originally used for the official residence of the Dutch Governor. Now transformed into The Historic and Ethnography Museum, the Stadhuys showcases traditional wedding costumes, varieties of artifacts and paintings reminiscent of the glorious days of Malay Sultanate and the Portuguese, Dutch, and British invasions. Painted in red, the building was constructed in 1650 on the rubbles of a Portuguese fort. Now 350 years old, the building is a major tourist attraction in Melaka. Nearby Stadhuys, you can also view another specimen of Dutch architecture, Christ Church.  

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

Located in Melaka, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is the oldest temple in Malaysia. The temple is a typical Chinese structure built in 1645. Following the principles of Feng Shui, both the interior and exterior of the building are elaborately ornate. Beautifully sculpted golden dragons and phoenixes, decorative wall paintings and exquisite gold works on the artifacts have earned adulation from all.