| BANDAR MELAKA BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES |
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| Malacca High School |
| St Francis High Institution |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Hilir (Bandar Hilir School) |
| 1. ACADEMIC INSTITUTION |
| Christ Church |
| St Paul's Church (Ruins) |
| St Francis Xavier Church |
| 2. CHURCHES |
“Built by the Dutch in 1753 to commemorate the centenary of their occupation of Malacca,
this church took 12 years to complete. No expense was spared in building it – from the
wooden ceiling beams, each cut from a single tree, to the elaborately hand carved pews
and frieze of “The Last Supper”. When the British took over the church in 1795, they put in
a few additions, most notably the weathercock atop the bell tower. Originally a Dutch
Reform Church, it was later consecrated as an Anglican Church.” [1]
this church took 12 years to complete. No expense was spared in building it – from the
wooden ceiling beams, each cut from a single tree, to the elaborately hand carved pews
and frieze of “The Last Supper”. When the British took over the church in 1795, they put in
a few additions, most notably the weathercock atop the bell tower. Originally a Dutch
Reform Church, it was later consecrated as an Anglican Church.” [1]
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* thanks to TW Kang for correcting the date
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Year Built: 1849
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“ This church was originally a small chapel built by a Portuguese Captain called Duarto Coelho in 1521 A.D. and
called “Nosa Senhora” – Our Lady of the Hill”. The chapel was handed over to the “Society of Jesus” in 1548 and
enlarged in 1556 with the addition of a second storey and renamed “Annunciation””. A tower was added in 1590.
When the Dutch took over Melaka from the Portuguese, they changed its name to St. Paul’s Church and used it
for 112 years until their own church, the Christ Church was completed in 1753.
St. Paul’s Church lost its tower when the British took over but had one new feature added to it – the lighthouse
at the front. The British however did not use the church for worship, but used it instead for the storage of
gunpowder. They also erected a tall flagpole and renamed the hill on which the church is sited to Flagstaff Hill
(Bukit Bendera). The name however did not last. The flagpole was later taken down and the church abandoned.
Old tombstones found inside the ruins bear silent testimony to the final resting place of several Dutch and
Portuguese nationals.
The renowned Spanish born Jesuit missionary, St. Francis Xavier was a visitor to this church from 1545 to 1552 and
when he died his body was interred here for nine months before being exhumed and taken to his final resting
place in Goa, India. A statue of St. Francis was built to commemorate his passing and internment here.” [1]
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called “Nosa Senhora” – Our Lady of the Hill”. The chapel was handed over to the “Society of Jesus” in 1548 and
enlarged in 1556 with the addition of a second storey and renamed “Annunciation””. A tower was added in 1590.
When the Dutch took over Melaka from the Portuguese, they changed its name to St. Paul’s Church and used it
for 112 years until their own church, the Christ Church was completed in 1753.
St. Paul’s Church lost its tower when the British took over but had one new feature added to it – the lighthouse
at the front. The British however did not use the church for worship, but used it instead for the storage of
gunpowder. They also erected a tall flagpole and renamed the hill on which the church is sited to Flagstaff Hill
(Bukit Bendera). The name however did not last. The flagpole was later taken down and the church abandoned.
Old tombstones found inside the ruins bear silent testimony to the final resting place of several Dutch and
Portuguese nationals.
The renowned Spanish born Jesuit missionary, St. Francis Xavier was a visitor to this church from 1545 to 1552 and
when he died his body was interred here for nine months before being exhumed and taken to his final resting
place in Goa, India. A statue of St. Francis was built to commemorate his passing and internment here.” [1]
Year Built: 1521
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| tomb stones of Dutch and Portuguese lineage found inside the ruins... |
| St Peter's Church |
| Tamil Methodist Church |
Year Built: 1710
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Year Built: 1908
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| Southern Bank |
| Former Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank |
| 3. COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS |
| Malaqa House |
| Puri Hotel |
| Restoran Peranakan (Peranakan Restaurant) |
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| A Formosa Fort |
| St John's Fort |
| 4. FORTS |
Year Built: 1512
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stairs leading up to the fort...
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| inside the fort.... |
" St. John’s hill derives its name from the fort of the same name built atop it. Prior to this, there stood a catholic chapel on
this site which was overrun by the Chinese in 1623, who used the hill to launch several unsuccessful attacks on the Dutch in
Bukit China.
The Dutch built this fort in 1760 to avert enemy attacks from the south. A considerable Dutch force, complete with cannon
were emplaced there.
The use of the fort was discontinued during the British occupation of Melaka and now represents a popular tourist
destination in historical Melaka." [1]
Year Built: 1760
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this site which was overrun by the Chinese in 1623, who used the hill to launch several unsuccessful attacks on the Dutch in
Bukit China.
The Dutch built this fort in 1760 to avert enemy attacks from the south. A considerable Dutch force, complete with cannon
were emplaced there.
The use of the fort was discontinued during the British occupation of Melaka and now represents a popular tourist
destination in historical Melaka." [1]
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| Stadhuys Building |
| Peranakan Museum |
| Muzium Sastera |
| Department of Museum and Antiquity |
| 5. GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS |
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“ The Stadthuys, which means the municipal town hall, was built by the Dutch during the 1650’s after having taken over
from the Portuguese in 1641.
It was built in 4 stories on a terrace of St. Paul’s hill covering 49,200 sq. feet in area. It had been the Governor’s residence
until as early as the 16th century. It also was the Dutch Administrative Center until 1824. Why, even the British made this
building their administrative center too. The Stadthuys continued to be the State Governing Center until the end of 1979.
The original colour of this building was white. It was changed to red during the 1820’s and then came to be known as ‘The
Red Building’ to date.
Although it had been renovated many times during the regime of British, the artistic design of the Dutch of thick brick
walls and big windows and doors has been maintained. Just beneath the floors, a superb drainage system, that flows back
into the Malacca river had been constructed. In the Governor’s office, there is a hand carved flowerpot made from real
hard wood. A huge bread toaster situated at the back of the building proved that many visitors flocked there. The
Governor’s bedroom found on the top most floor is very spacious and decorated with Chinese Mythology arts. There is a
also a prison further down the vicinity.
Conservation works of the Stadthuys were made in 1985 by the Public Works Department and took almost 4 years to
complete. Strange components and antiques were found during this period of renovation including wells built of sea
stones. In the exterior another well was also discovered beneath the building. It is believed that both these wells were
dug for use during the Portuguese occupation. Another well built by the Dutch and also building site adjacent to the
Stadthuys was also found behind the building. A pool and a pathway were found when demolition works were undertaken
against new extension to building. Whatever was unearthed during this renovation period has been displayed in the State
Museum for public.” [1]
Year Built: 1650's
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from the Portuguese in 1641.
It was built in 4 stories on a terrace of St. Paul’s hill covering 49,200 sq. feet in area. It had been the Governor’s residence
until as early as the 16th century. It also was the Dutch Administrative Center until 1824. Why, even the British made this
building their administrative center too. The Stadthuys continued to be the State Governing Center until the end of 1979.
The original colour of this building was white. It was changed to red during the 1820’s and then came to be known as ‘The
Red Building’ to date.
Although it had been renovated many times during the regime of British, the artistic design of the Dutch of thick brick
walls and big windows and doors has been maintained. Just beneath the floors, a superb drainage system, that flows back
into the Malacca river had been constructed. In the Governor’s office, there is a hand carved flowerpot made from real
hard wood. A huge bread toaster situated at the back of the building proved that many visitors flocked there. The
Governor’s bedroom found on the top most floor is very spacious and decorated with Chinese Mythology arts. There is a
also a prison further down the vicinity.
Conservation works of the Stadthuys were made in 1985 by the Public Works Department and took almost 4 years to
complete. Strange components and antiques were found during this period of renovation including wells built of sea
stones. In the exterior another well was also discovered beneath the building. It is believed that both these wells were
dug for use during the Portuguese occupation. Another well built by the Dutch and also building site adjacent to the
Stadthuys was also found behind the building. A pool and a pathway were found when demolition works were undertaken
against new extension to building. Whatever was unearthed during this renovation period has been displayed in the State
Museum for public.” [1]
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| The Lam (Melaka Water Board) Building (Malaysian Architecture Museum) |
| Old Melaka Islamic Building |
| Police Headquarters |
This building was built in the 1700s when Melaka was under Dutch rule and used as a residence for Dutch dignitaries. It
was believed to have been built after Stadthuys. The British converted this building into a government office when they
came into power.
During the period between 1977 and 1980, this building was repaired and painted red and used as the office of the
Lembaga Air Melaka (Melaka Water Board).
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was believed to have been built after Stadthuys. The British converted this building into a government office when they
came into power.
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Lembaga Air Melaka (Melaka Water Board).
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| Masjid Kampung Hulu (Kampung Hulu Mosque) |
| Masjid Kampung Keling (Kampung Keling Mosque) |
| 6. MOSQUE |
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Completed in 1748, the architecture of this mosque is Sumatran, with strong Hindu influences. This is particularly evident in
the minaret which resembles a pagoda. On closer inspection, you will find an unusual blend of English and Portuguese glazed
tiles, Corinthian columns with symmetrical arches in the main prayer hall, a Victorian chandelier, a wooden pulpit with Hindu
and Chinese style carvings, and Moorish cast iron lamp-posts in the place of ablution for pre-prayer cleansing. The Kampong
Kling Mosque remains central to Malay community life.
Year Built: 1748
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Location: 17, Jln Tukang Emas
the minaret which resembles a pagoda. On closer inspection, you will find an unusual blend of English and Portuguese glazed
tiles, Corinthian columns with symmetrical arches in the main prayer hall, a Victorian chandelier, a wooden pulpit with Hindu
and Chinese style carvings, and Moorish cast iron lamp-posts in the place of ablution for pre-prayer cleansing. The Kampong
Kling Mosque remains central to Malay community life.
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| Chee Mansion |
| Seri Melaka |
| 7. RESIDENCES |
Year Built: 1906
Architect: Westerhout
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Location: 2, Jln Tun Tan Cheng Lock
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Location: 2, Jln Tun Tan Cheng Lock
“ Seri Melaka was office and official home for the Dutch Governors in the 17th century. It is located on St. Paul’s Hill
which was earlier known as Bukit Melaka (Melaka Hill). This was also the site of the palace of Melaka Sultanate before
the Portuguese. Near Sri Melaka is the ruins of St. Paul’s Church which was built during the Portuguese period. The
function of Seri Melaka as the Governor’ s Residence continued to the British period until 1996 when a new office was
built in Ayer Keroh of the Governor.
According to the Munshi Abdullah this building was known as Raja’s House. On 31st August 1957, the name was changed
to Seri Melaka, as title of the Governor was also changed to Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri.
To commemorate Seri Melaka which once served as office and residence of the Melaka Governors, the State
Government gazetted is t as a heritage building which is connected into the Tuan Yang Terutama (TYT) Museum. It
exhibits collections of Governor’s and Chief Minister of the State of Melaka." [1]
Year Built: 17th century
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which was earlier known as Bukit Melaka (Melaka Hill). This was also the site of the palace of Melaka Sultanate before
the Portuguese. Near Sri Melaka is the ruins of St. Paul’s Church which was built during the Portuguese period. The
function of Seri Melaka as the Governor’ s Residence continued to the British period until 1996 when a new office was
built in Ayer Keroh of the Governor.
According to the Munshi Abdullah this building was known as Raja’s House. On 31st August 1957, the name was changed
to Seri Melaka, as title of the Governor was also changed to Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri.
To commemorate Seri Melaka which once served as office and residence of the Melaka Governors, the State
Government gazetted is t as a heritage building which is connected into the Tuan Yang Terutama (TYT) Museum. It
exhibits collections of Governor’s and Chief Minister of the State of Melaka." [1]
Year Built: 17th century
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| Independence Memorial Building |
| Perigi Raja (King's Well) |
| Dutch Well (Inside Stadthuys) |
| Peranakan Chinese Society |
| 8. STRUCTURES |
| 9. SOCIAL INSTITUTION |
“ The Perigi Raja (King’s Well) also known as Hang Li Poh Well was dug on the orders of Sultan Mansor Shah of Melaka (1458 –
1477 AD) especially for his wife Hang Li Poh of China. The water from this well was used for the daily needs of the princess
and has never gone dry, even during long periods of drought. Legend has it that if one were to drink from this well, then
he or she will surely return to Melaka.
In 1551, Malay warriors from Johor poisoned this well causing the death of 200 Portuguese soldiers who drank from it. In
1606, Dutch soldiers poisoned the well and in 1628 – 1629 it was the soldiers from Acheh, all with the same purpose of
sabotage and elimination of their enemies.
When the Dutch had conquered Melaka, they realized the importance of the well and built a wall around the well complete
with cannon and guard posts to safeguard the well. However, during the English Colonial period, the well was neglected
and the well and the guard post were left to rot.” [1]
Year Built: 15th century
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1477 AD) especially for his wife Hang Li Poh of China. The water from this well was used for the daily needs of the princess
and has never gone dry, even during long periods of drought. Legend has it that if one were to drink from this well, then
he or she will surely return to Melaka.
In 1551, Malay warriors from Johor poisoned this well causing the death of 200 Portuguese soldiers who drank from it. In
1606, Dutch soldiers poisoned the well and in 1628 – 1629 it was the soldiers from Acheh, all with the same purpose of
sabotage and elimination of their enemies.
When the Dutch had conquered Melaka, they realized the importance of the well and built a wall around the well complete
with cannon and guard posts to safeguard the well. However, during the English Colonial period, the well was neglected
and the well and the guard post were left to rot.” [1]
Year Built: 15th century
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| Clock Tower |
| Victoria Fountain |
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Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
| Poyatha Vinagar Temple |
| Sam Po Kong Temple |
| 10. TEMPLES |
“ Prayer rituals you will observe in the temple have been practiced in Malacca since the Chinese first settled here.
Constructed in 1673, Cheng Hoon Teng, or Green Clouds Temple, is the oldest functioning temple in the country.
Dedicated to Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, it is devoted equally to the three doctrines – Taoism, Confucianism and
Chinese- Buddhism. Every aspect of the temple tells a story about the Chinese in Malacca, their lives, their beliefs and
their concerns” [1]
Year Built: 15th century
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Constructed in 1673, Cheng Hoon Teng, or Green Clouds Temple, is the oldest functioning temple in the country.
Dedicated to Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, it is devoted equally to the three doctrines – Taoism, Confucianism and
Chinese- Buddhism. Every aspect of the temple tells a story about the Chinese in Malacca, their lives, their beliefs and
their concerns” [1]
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| Makam Hang Kasturi (Hang Kasturi's Mausoleum) |
| Makam Hang Jebat (Hang Jebat Mausoleum) |
| 11. TOMBS |
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| 188 Jalan Bunga Raya |
| 12. UNKNOWN BUILDINGS |
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| Jln Chan Khoon Cheng |
Year Built: 1753
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