Porta de Santiago is all that remains of this Portuguese fortress, but it was used to house a Christian city and is a poignant reminder of the Portuguese occupation of Melaka over 400 years ago.
Jalan Kota 75000 Malacca , Melaka Malaysia
A truly historical building in Melaka! But inside full of people selling stuff! Losing its appeal slowly.. A bit of sore eyes looking at the vendors spoiling the beauty of Melaka!
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Fortress built by Portuguese& control from 1511-1641, dutch 1641-1795, Britain 1795-1807. Side of hill is the gate and top is the fortress. Nice sea view back in 1980s now hotel is blocking the view
Part of pentagonal fortress. Porta de Santiago was 1 of 4 gateways for the city . Yler (top right) is “Hilir”, where present day Bandar Hilir is. Source: Wikipedia, map: Manuel Godinho de Erédia
The only remnant of earliest Portuguese fortress in Southeast Asia . Unwilling to maintain it, the Brits (no names) ordered its destruction. Sir Stamford Raffles intervened in time. Source: Wikipedia
‘A Famosa’ meant 'The Famous'. This structure was the tallest building in the region (1 tower was 60-m tall) from 1512 until it was destroyed by the Dutch in 1641. Source: Wikipedia
Bas-relief logo of the VOC - Dutch East India Company (Dutch : Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) can be clearly seen. 2 persons holding what appears to be flag of a ship (a man-of-war) with mast flags
Find "ANNO 1670" inscribed on gate's arch. Dutch drove Portuguese out of Malacca & renovated the gate in 1670. “Anno” means “of the year” in Dutch . Source: Wikipedia
Interesting historical site of where the Dutch drove the Portugese out of Melaka in 1670. Sad state of a popular tourist destination, which should really have more informative signage.
One of the trademark of Malacca. This old ruin front gate was built by Portugese Admiral Alfonso d’albuquerque in 1511. It was badly damaged during Dutch invasion in 1641. Instagrammable spot!
The map from tourist information center not really show the precise location. And the other name is A Famosa that shown up at Google Maps.
Historical place reminds me of History subject in school. For visitors! you must come here!
Remind me during my primary school visits to Melaka last 30 years back! My first visit to this heritage place.
A small, quaint reminder of the past.
A small site, but worth a visit
The famous,#mustvisit, #mustknow place in melaka. Dont say u been in melaka if u didn't visit here!!!
Nice place to go! Awesome and historical.
Enjoy the view of Melacca from top of the hill for free.
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Parking ticket required and go early to get parking easier.
The surviving gate of A Famosa Portugese fort built by, Portugese Empire.
Very touristic and therefore super crowded .
This is a amazing place 4 vacation...try it..u will never forget it...
A must for all visitor... long time didn't visit this place last time was dating my wife
Historical place for tourists ????????
The 2nd most historical place in Melaka
Spoiled by all the tourist-oriented stuff...
Must visit place if you here in Melaka.
Lived in this town in the 90s. A lot has changed. This area looks so congested. No more handicraft stalls.
A beautiful musician playing an jndo song! Wicked!!! His names is Pitt from melacca ❤
nice place
When u r here...u really can feel the portugese era...its amazing
A must place to go in Melaka.
GPS:2.1917780, 102.2504971
Nice place for a group photo haha
2.192500,102.250002
2.192834,102.250980
Historical icon of malacca
Welcome to Malacca
Spend some time to read the history of the place. It's more meaningful knowing the past.
I'm tired and it was fun so come datang Melakauu ????????
#i@portdesantiago #i@afamosa
UNESCO Historical site .
Good place
Vry nce place. A must see if u visiting malacca
This is MELAKA landmark . All tourist must come when you reached Melaka
Historical place ????????
The view is so okay la
Paneh weiiii
GPS:2.1917780, 102.2504970 - Soonlung Bong
This fountain erected by the people of Malacca! One of the main attraction around the centre of Red Square. Lots of people watching. Its part of a rickshaw stop here. Touristy place! - Baby Diver
Portuguese Baked Fish & Squid Fritters!!! - Jenny Yen
Nice parking spot, easy to find parking. Easy access to places nearby too. - Ms Yap
Basically just love the place. The night market is very happening. The durian puff is delicious! Made me miss durian just by the taking the first bite! There are many souvenirs as well. - Honey Hong
The hill has good city view along with sea view. The place is windy and relaxing in the late evening. Good place to visit for view - erash mahmud