A FAMOSA CITY!
The Portuguese Fortress
Welcome to MALACCA !
A Famosa means "The Famous" in Portuguese,it was build as a fortress
by the Portuguese during the imperialism of Malaysia..
This fortress is among the oldest European Architectural remains in Asia..
But now,the Porta de Santiago - a small gate is the only remaining parts of the fortress that is still visible these days.
But now,the Porta de Santiago - a small gate is the only remaining parts of the fortress that is still visible these days.
The logo ANNO 1670 at the arch of the gate is when the Dutch took over the city and drove away Portuguese from Malacca and renovated the building..
From belows image,you can see that only the Porta de Santiago that is still standing making it one of the the oldest yet historical remark in Malaysia !
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