Also on the Melaka River is the historical Chan Boon Cheng Bridge. It used to be a concrete structure until major renovations in 1963 led to its current steel façade. In the early 20th century, it linked the old quarter of Chinatown (then known as Kampung Pantai) on the west side of the riverbank to the new quarter of Chinatown (via Jalan Bunga Raya) on the east side. The bridge is also known for its gruesome past. During the Japanese occupation, Japanese soldiers placed the severed heads of their victims at the foot of the bridge as a not-so-gentle reminder for locals to toe the line.
Jalan Tokong Besi in Chinatown is also called Harmony Street because Temples and Mosques of the three main religions of Malaysia are located peacefully in the same small street.
A’Famosa is more than just quick photo stop opportunity for tourists. Built in 1511, the settlement used to sprawl across a whole hillside but now only a lone gate (Porta de Santiago) remains. One of the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia; it is set beside the Istana ke Sultanan on Jalan Kota. A’Famosa is perhaps Malacca’s best known sightseeing spot. Originally constructed by Alfonso de Albuquerque (who led the Portuguese invasion on the Malacca Sultanate), the remains of the fort is now a crumbling whitewashed gatehouse and is located downhill from St. Paul’s Church.
St Johns Fort Melaka is a small white 18th century fort built by the Dutch on a low hill 3 km from the centre of the city of Malacca.Standing on the ramparts of the fort, you can get a good view of Melaka's skyline, though the vista is partially obscured by trees and a huge water tower which has been built right next door. At sunset you can enjoy the sun setting over the Straits of Melaka.
Dutch Square Malacca is the most picturesque along Jalan Kota. It's also a colourfull trishaw pickup point, it is distinguished by a group of bright, terracotta-red colonial Dutch buildings, built between 1660 and 1700, with louvered windows and chunky doors with wrought iron hinges. The windmill also represents such a historical feeling.
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