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Malacca is located on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia which is about 14 kms from the south of Kuala Lumpur. It is a place hailed by historians in order to trace Malaysia's rich historical tradition. Malacca is divided into three main districts, Central Malacca, Alor Gajah and Jasin.
Malacca is famous for its rich historical tradition. It was founded by an exiled prince from Sumatra, Parameswara, in 1400. Later on in the 18 th century, Malacca was given to the British and the French and finally after the World War II it was given independence under the Malaysian prime minister.
There are several tourist attractions in Malacca. The Stadthuys was built in 1650 as the official residence of Dutch Governors and their officers and is a fine example of Dutch architecture. It has been preserved in its original structure and form and now it houses the Historical and Ethnography Museum. Everyday it displays the fine traditional bridal costumes and relics from Malacca's glorious past. Porta de Santiago was built by the Portuguese in 1511 and as a fortress it sustained severe structural damage during the Dutch invasion. The Christ Church , built in 1753 is a wonderful architectural evidence of the Dutch. Dutch Graveyard is a warm memorial devoted to excellent British officers and soldiers who died in Nanning War (1831-32). St. Peter's Church is the oldest Christian church in Malaysia. The main feature is a life-size alabaster statue of the Dead Lord before the Resurrection. The church was built in 1710 by the Portuguese and the interior reflects a unique blend of Eastern and Western architecture. Sri Poyyatha Vinagar Moorthi Temple is one of the first Hindu temples built in the country at the turn of the century. It was built on the plot given by the Dutch. Kampong Kling Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the country with Sumatran architectural features. Hang Kasturi's Mausoleum is another famous tourist spot. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is the oldest Chinese temple in the country.
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