This World Heritage city is the place to explore if you want to delve into Malaysia's cosmopolitan past and maybe even buy a piece of it for yourself. Malacca is an historic coastal haven, where you'll find some of Malaysia's best museums, earliest European buildings and most fascinating shops as well as being home to the unique culture of the Baba-Nonya community.
Malacca is great for
- Cultural Insight
- Historical Sites
- Museums
- Handicrafts and shopping
- Temples and religious sites
- Festivals
- Local Markets
- Museum/Galleries
Lying on the Straits of Malacca at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia, this colourful port and was the centre of the Malay world in the 15th and the 16th centuries before falling to the Portuguese, Dutch and British empires in succession because of its prime position along the spice route from Asia to Europe. Go for a wander around the historic St. Paul's Hill area, visit the Stadthuys and Muzium Budaya then amble through the Jonkers Street night market for a peer into the city's soul and a taste of its distinctive cuisine.
