A Famosa, the former Portuguese fortress is among the oldest European architecture in Southeast Asia and the Far East to have survived for hundreds of years. “A Famosa” means “The Famous” in Portuguese. Located in Malacca, the Porta de Santiago gate is the only surviving part of the fortress today. This site has an interesting history attached to it.
The fort was built by the Portuguese in 1511 when they wanted to collect their rewards and build a shelter. Over time the fort expanded and turned into a Portuguese colony. The fort changed many hands after that from Portuguese to Dutch and ended in the control of Britishers, who decided to demolish it. But, a few parts of the fort were left untouched and also underwent reconstruction.
Location Address – Jalan Kota | Bandar Hilir, Melaka 75000, Malaysia
Historical Sites in Malaysia 