Porta De Santiago (A Famosa Fortress)
Historic and Protected Site
Melaka Town, Melaka
"Dutch drove Portuguese out of Malacca & renovated the gate in 1670."(8 Tips)
"Enjoy the view of Melacca from top of the hill for free."(2 Tips)
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"UNESCO Historical site."(2 Tips)
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Fir€L¥nxNovember 11, 2014A 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!
Chong ChinFebruary 24, 2015The best saving and travel tips for 3D2N Sg to Malacca-Tampin and A'famosa Resort trip. Check it out and you will be amazed how much tips you could get there Read more
Eric MSDecember 23, 2019Fortress 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
- Cheen The CuriousMay 31, 2022Part 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
- Cheen The CuriousMay 31, 2022The 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
- Cheen The CuriousJune 1, 2022Bas-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
- Cheen The CuriousMay 31, 2022‘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
Baby DiverDecember 28, 2019One 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!
- Cheen The CuriousMay 31, 2022Find "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
MACFebruary 13, 2023Interesting 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.
Joe CastJanuary 2, 2018Remind me during my primary school visits to Melaka last 30 years back! My first visit to this heritage place.
rizkie yuldhaMarch 16, 2014The map from tourist information center not really show the precise location. And the other name is A Famosa that shown up at Google Maps.
Edmund NgDecember 6, 2015The famous,#mustvisit, #mustknow place in melaka. Dont say u been in melaka if u didn't visit here!!!
Jannatul Alia RamliFebruary 4, 2013Historical place reminds me of History subject in school. For visitors! you must come here!
HS TanJuly 21, 2013A must for all visitor... long time didn't visit this place last time was dating my wife
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Leana LeeFebruary 10, 2013Lived in this town in the 90s. A lot has changed. This area looks so congested. No more handicraft stalls.
Widi BrunoJanuary 7, 2013A beautiful musician playing an jndo song! Wicked!!! His names is Pitt from melacca❤
Organic life@air itam (Organic shop) http://www.lelong.com.my/merchant/organiclifetoyou.htmJanuary 13, 2013When u r here...u really can feel the portugese era...its amazing
Alan HoSeptember 19, 2010Spend some time to read the history of the place. It's more meaningful knowing the past.
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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.
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