Malacca Heritage Walk

Malacca, Malaysia is best known for its well preserved culture and heritage. This is why Malacca earned its place in the coveted World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Malacca or Melaka is Malaysia's oldest city and one of the most popular tourists spots in the world today.

The city of Malacca is small and compact. You can visit all the sights for just walking through the narrow streets with specialist shops and houses of a century old. With the combined efforts of the Tourist Information Center Malacca and the American Express Foundation, which developed the Malacca Heritage Trail that brings tourists to the places only by the following map. Malacca Heritage Trail is a walk back in time for tourists. This map is made simple with easy to follow diagram and description of each site suggested.

When you visit Malacca, from Malacca at the Tourist Information Center in the first place to pick up your map and advice on how best to maximize your visit to this ancient city. The center is located right in the heart of old Malacca. Its path will begin here and should end here. There are 10 major stops, not to mention its "disregard" to shops and interesting places along the trail. Therefore, it is here, enjoy!

His first stop is where the story began and took the form Malacca, Malacca River. This river was once occupied, the main port and play an important role in the spice trade, but now is used only for tourism purposes. Due to this port, Malacca had been colonized by foreign blood many times. Malacca River Cruises are also offered in this field. In the eastern bank of the river you can find 15th century Hindu Parameswaran the palace of the Prince.

Explore the world of Baba Nyonya heritage or Peranakan culture with its next stop. This culture began with racial marriages between Malays and Chinese settlers native women in Malacca. The Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock is the "rich people" lane where the houses are exquisitely designed with a mix of Dutch and Chinese influences. You can also find the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum on this side of the street where tours are conducted on request. Check out the miniature shoes, designed closely to the screen. They were used by the feet of the female subjects Nyonyans Baba.

A short walk and you are face to face with Malaysia's oldest Buddhist temple that is fully functional despite its age, or the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Cloud Green. Religious activities are held daily. Below is the oldest mosque in Malaysia, Kampong Kling Mosque which was built under the influence of Sumatra in 1748. Kampong Kling Mosque remains the heart of the Malay community.

Sri Poyyatha Vinayaga temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia and one of the first. This temple is dedicated to Vinayaga, a deity who is known for removing obstacles. Now, when you see the famous bright red building, you know you're still right on track. This former Protestant church called Christ Church and the Plaza is in Dutch. It is said that beneath the stone church. Masses are held regularly in different dialects here to serve your congregation in several languages and one should not forget that the clock tower was built in 1886.

Turn around, you will see the historic St. Paul's Complex which houses three of the oldest buildings in Malacca. At the foot of St. Paul's Hill is the former Dutch governor's residence built in 1650. This building is hard to miss, since it was painted red. To the top of the hill is the Church of St. Paul, where you can also see the magnificent view of the Strait of Malacca. On the other side is the door of a survivor named famous Porta de Santiago, which was built in 1512.

Stumble Malacca Sultanate Palace on the way to turn. This building is a fairly new when compared to the site because it is a replica of the original palace. It is now home to the Cultural Museum of Malacca. His last stop will be the Club of Malacca or the Proclamation of Independence monument. This trail will take you back to Malacca Tourist Information Center, which ends its journey through this fascinating and rich culture of Malacca. After visiting those places, feel free to wander around some more.