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A' Famosa - Melaka
A' Famosa
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A' Famosa: A'Famosa
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    • yuet29
  • By yuet29 on December 5, 2004
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    • A' Famosa - Melaka
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  • Directions: Part of the historical enclave in Banda Hilir, on the foot of St Paul Hill next to the Melaka Sultanate Palace.
  • Website: http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Melaka/guide_safamo.htm
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    A' Famosa: Porta De Santiago
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    • kenmerk
  • By kenmerk on June 18, 2003
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    • Porta De Santiago - Melaka
    Porta De Santiago
    by kenmerk
    The only remnant left of the old Portuguese fort at this site, A'Famosa, is this gate on the south side of Bukit St. Paul. (St Paul's Hill)

    Just follow the steps down the south side of the hill from St. Paul's church to reach the gate.

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    A' Famosa: Porta de Santiago
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    • keeweechic
  • Updated By keeweechic on August 25, 2006
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    • A' Famosa - Melaka
    by keeweechic
    Porta de Santiago (A Famosa) – These ruins were built by the Portugues in 1511 and are probably the 2nd most photographed attraction in Malacca. Originally built as a fortress it underwent major structural damage during the Dutch invasion. The Dutch set out to tear down the fort but was stopped by Sir Stamford Raffles who’s intervention in 1808 saved what remains of the fortress today.

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    A' Famosa: A Famosa and other historic places
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    • Bjorgvin
  • Updated By Bjorgvin on August 24, 2002
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    • A' Famosa - Melaka
    by Bjorgvin
    There are many historic places in Malacca. To name a few: A Famosa, the hallmark of Malacca. The Portuguese built it as a fortress in the year 1511, but it was damaged during the Dutch invasion. St. Paul's Church, or 'Our Lady Of The Hill', is a chapel built by the Portuguese. Christ Church was built by the Dutch in 1753. The Stadhuys, the official residence of Dutch Governors and their officers, was built in 1650. It is now a museum. Sam Po Kong Temple: The great Chinese admiral Cheng Ho was on his way from China to Malacca when his ship was hit by a storm. This temple was named after a fish that miraculously saved the admiral's ship from sinking. The fish mysteriously placed itself against a damaged hull! The Maritime Museum is worth a visit. So are the Dutch and Chinese cemeteries, the Portuguese Square, Hang Li Poh's Well, Hang Jebat's Mausoleum etc.

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    A' Famosa: A' Famosa
    mvtouring
  • By mvtouring on May 23, 2004
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    • The hallmark of Melaka and perhaps the most photographed subject next to the Stadthuys. Built by the Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress it sustained severe structural damage during the Dutch Invasion. The British had set to destroy it but timely intervention by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808 saved what remains of A' Famosa today.

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    A' Famosa: A Formosa ( Porta de Santiago )
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  • By kenyneo on March 2, 2005
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    • The most talked about fort - Melaka
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  • Directions: Part of the historical enclave in Banda Hilir, on the foot of St Paul Hill next to the Melaka Sultanate Palace.
  • Website: http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Melaka/guide_safamo.htm
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    A' Famosa: A Portuguese fortress
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  • By peperoni on March 6, 2005
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  • Directions: Part of the historical enclave in Banda Hilir, on the foot of St Paul Hill next to the Melaka Sultanate Palace.
  • Website: http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Melaka/guide_safamo.htm
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    A' Famosa: visit A'Fomasa
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  • By flying_dolphin7 on August 30, 2005
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    • A' Famosa - Melaka
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  • Directions: Part of the historical enclave in Banda Hilir, on the foot of St Paul Hill next to the Melaka Sultanate Palace.
  • Website: http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Melaka/guide_safamo.htm
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    A' Famosa: Porta Santiago / A'Famosa
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  • By gypsysoul73 on November 3, 2008
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    • A' Famosa - Melaka
    A' Famosa
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  • Directions: Part of the historical enclave in Banda Hilir, on the foot of St Paul Hill next to the Melaka Sultanate Palace.
  • Website: http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Melaka/guide_safamo.htm
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    A' Famosa: Fort A Famosa
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  • Updated By cs_zee on October 18, 2007
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    • Fort A Famosa ( Porta de Santiago ) - Melaka
    Fort A Famosa ( Porta de
    Santiago )
    by cs_zee
    This prominet landmark synonymous with Melaka, was a fortress built bt the Portuguese admiral. Alfonso d' Albuquerque in 1511. It was badly damaged during the Dutch invasion in 1941. Timely intervention by Sir Stamford Raffles, a British offical, in 1808 saved what remains of the A'Famosa today.

  • Directions: Part of the historical enclave in Banda Hilir, on the foot of St Paul Hill next to the Melaka Sultanate Palace.
  • Website: http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Melaka/guide_safamo.htm
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