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MELAKA
The
historical sites one can see in the city are A Famosa ( a fort built HOW
TO REACH:
Melaka
has an airport. Inside the city, walking is advisable to see the
historical sites. For excursions, one can take taxi, bus or boat.
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The
ancient trading city of Melaka is situated on the south-western coast
of peninsular Malaysia. The history of Malaysia began with the founding
of Melaka in 1400 by Parameswara, a Sumatran prince. It gradually became
a trading centre for the Chinese, Indians, Arabs and the Europeans.
Portugal conquered it in 1511, it came under Dutch control in 1641,
and the British took it in 1824. It became free when the country attained
independence in 1957. Aptly, Melaka has been described as the Historic
City of Malaysia.
by the Portuguese in 1511), Stadthuys (the oldest Dutch
building in the East built in 1641), St Paul's Church, St John's Fort
and the Hang Tuah and Hang Jebat mausoleums. Other places of interest
are Pedang Pahlawan, Jonk Street, island retreats of Pulau Besar and
Pulau Upeh.The
popular delicacies in Melaka are Portuguese spicy chicken dish called
Devil's Curry and a local favourite called grilled fish.|
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