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February 1, 2011
Melaka is a must-visit for anyone coming to Malaysia as a tourist. The reason? It has earned a mention as one of the UNESCO’s World Heritage sites (along with Georgetown). But the place is not only known for its historic importance, as a buzzing city, with a rich cultural history Malacca is a shopping heaven; [...]
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January 31, 2011
Attraction type: Melaka Churches, Christian Churches, Historical Landmarks Churches in Melaka Melaka is a sleepy city built on a rich historical background. And so, in July 2008, it was honored as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among the numerous astonishing historical buildings in Melaka, its churches are quite popular. These historical landmarks reveal [...]
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January 31, 2011
Melaka is a land rich in color! Its astonishing heritage gives its visitors a land of many sights and attractions. The multi-faceted culture is seen in the exotic foods, games, numerous art galleries and museums, glorious festivals, and exceptional architecture. The official religion of Malacca is Islam. Hence, numerous mosques are seen throughout the city. [...]
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January 30, 2011
The Melaka River Night View The Melaka River or Sungai Malacca can be seen as the beginning of Malacca history, when it was called ‘Venice of the East’ by the Europeans who traveled to it. Its historical importance also lies in the fact that, during the 15th century, the Prince Parameswara of Sumatra created his [...]
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January 30, 2011
Melaka Clock Tower Melaka is among the third smallest Malaysian state. The state of Malacca is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula. The capital of the state is Malacca Town and the state is headed by the Governor or Yang di-Pertua Negeri. This historical city received the popular recognition of World Heritage [...]
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January 30, 2011
Attraction type: 5-star Hotel, Business Class Hotel The Melaka Equatorial Hotel, a 5-star international business class hotel, is situated in the heart of the historical city of Malacca. Located within walking distance to the main business, shopping and entertainment districts, it is the only 22-storey hotel bringing the finest blend of allure and modern day [...]
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January 29, 2011
Attraction type: Melaka Malaysia Resorts A Famosa Resort Melaka Overview A Famosa Resort Melaka is a resort that is perfect for the holidays and will leave you in a world of fantasy. Named after a 16th century Portuguese monument, this resort can truly claim to have something for every visitor. It is situated on a [...]
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January 29, 2011
Malacca has been a trade port since its beginning. Arabs, Bengalis, Malabarese, Persians and Tamils from the west; Javanese, Sudanese and the Sulu people from the archipelago; Burmese, Chinese, Khmers, as well as Thais, came to this land for trading. In return, each of them left a part of their culture. Perhaps one of the [...]
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