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Equatorial Hotel Melaka, Malaysia 2009-01-11 06:38:14 Attraction type: Melaka Hotel
, Malacca Hotel
About Melaka Equatorial Hotel
The Melaka Equatorial Hotel Malaysia
is a 5-star international business class hotel, situated in the heart of the historical city of Melacca. Located within walking distance to the main business, shopping and entertainment districts, it is the only 22-storey hotel bringing the finest blend of the allure of historical Mela
Historical City of Melaka 2009-01-11 03:31:21 Melaka is among the third smallest Malaysian state. The state of Melaka is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula. The capital of the state is Malacca Town and the state is headed by the Governor or Yang di-Pertua Negeri. This historical city has received the popular World Heritage Site of 2008 by UNESCO.
Melaka History
Melaka is founded in 1400 by Parameswara, a young Hindu prince Read more:Historical
Melaka River, Venice of the East 2009-01-11 02:56:20 Attraction Type: Melaka River
Melaka River
Melaka River (Sungai Melaka) is where the history of Melaka starts. It was then called ‘Venice
of the East’ by the Europeans. It was at the mouth of this river where the founder of Melaka, a Prince from Sumatra, Parameswara, established his Sultanate in the 15th century. And, he built his palace on the east bank, at the foot of St Paul’
Mosques in Melaka, Malaysia 2009-01-11 00:33:52 Attraction type: Melaka Mosques, Masjid Melaka
The Mosques in Melaka
Melaka is a land rich in color. Its astonishing heritage gives its visitors, a land of many sights and attractions. The multi-faceted culture is seen in their exotic foods, games, numerous art galleries and museums, glorious festivals, and exceptional architecture.
The official religion of Melaka is Islam. Hence, numerous mosqu Read more:Malaysia
Muzium Istana Melaka, Malaysia 2009-01-11 00:30:06 Attraction type: Melaka Museum
Muzium Istana
Melaka (the Royal Museum)
Muzium Istana, or the Royal Museum, is also known as Istana Batu, and is located in Kota Bharu town in the state of Kelantan. Kelantan, meaning “Land of Lighting”, is a state with green fields, abundant fishing villages, and casuarinas-lined beaches. Located in the northeast corner of peninsula, Kelantan holds num Read more:Malaysia
Christian Churches in Melaka, Malaysia 2009-01-11 00:12:46 Attraction type: Melaka Churches
, Christian
Churches, Historical Landmarks
Churches in Melaka
Melaka is a sleepy city built on a rich historical background. And so, in July 2008 it was honored one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Among the numerous astonishing historical buildings in Melaka, its churches are quite popular. These historical landmarks reveal Melaka History as well. The Churches Read more:Malaysia
Melaka Shopping Tips 2009-01-10 21:21:29 Melaka is a must-visit for anyone coming to Malaysia as a tourist, the reason? It has earned a mention in the UNESCO’s World Heritage along with Georgetown. But the place is not only known for its historic importance, as a buzzing city, with a rich cultural history Melaka is a shopping heaven. Shopping
in Melaka can be an exciting experience if you know what to shop and from where!
It is goo
Explore Taman Mini Malaysia in Melaka 2009-01-10 10:53:25 Attraction Type: Cultural Park, Melaka House, Alternate Living
About Taman Mini Malaysia
If you are curious about the history of Malaysian architecture or in other words, if you want to see the traditional style of housing of all the 13 states of Malaysia, their people and their ways of life this is a never-miss for you!
The Taman Mini Malaysia cultural park, located a few kilometers outside of
Historical St Peter’s Church in Melaka 2009-01-10 10:51:32 Attraction type: Melaka Church
, Catholic Church, Historical
Landmarks
About St. Peter
’s Church
St Peter Church - a catholic church - was built in 1710 after the Dutch allowed the people of Melaka to openly follow their faiths. It was constructed by the descendants of the Portuguese emigrants who came to settle in Melaka and made it their home. The architecture of the church is a true blend
View the City of Melaka from Menara Taming Sari 2009-01-10 10:45:47 Attraction Type: Observation Deck
About Menara Taming
Sari
Menara Taming Sari (Melaka Tower) is the first and only gyro tower in Malaysia so far. It measures 110 meters in height, and revolves 360 to provide a panoramic view of Malacca town and beyond. It was commercially opened on 18th of April 2008.
The tower is built with advanced Swiss technology, and is said to have the ability of absorbing
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