Excursion Church of Christ in Malacca. Open the left Malacca menu

Tours on May around the world

Malacca is a large peninsula in Southeast Asia, which is divided among themselves the countries of Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia, which belongs to his southern part. It was on the Malack Peninsula that most of all resorts of the country focuses. These are the states of Terenggan and Kelantan, and the largest cities - Kuala Lumpur and IPO. In addition, the Malacca town of Malacca is noteworthy.

How to get to Malacca

Time in the way of Kuala Lumpur is about 2.5 hours.

Search for flights to Kuala Lumpur (nearest a / n to Malacca)

Entertainment and Attractions Malacca

The attractions of the city of Malacca include the ruins of the Portuguese fortress, laid by Albuquerque, and the Church of St. Paul (1521), in which until 1553, won the body of Francis Xavury. In addition, it is worth inspecting the Culture Museum, Fort A'tamos, Town Hall Stadhüsus, Church of Christ, Church of Cheng-Hong Teng and Souvenir Street Johnkers Street.

The tour of the city is worth starting with the Malacca Historical River. Next to it, on Japane-Tong-Tang-Cheng Loca Street, there are the most exquisite samples of the Baba Nyonya architectural heritage. Jalan-Hang Lekuu goes to Jalan-Tokong Street, where there is a Buddhist "Temple of Green Clouds" Chang-Hong-tenge. From here it is worth walking to Jalan-Tukang Beami, to the Hydrophist Temple of Sri-Poiyatha-Viyanagar. Then, to return to the river and turning it to get to Jalan-cat Street, which goes around the Square Square Square (Dutch Square) and the Hill of St. Paul. Here is the Church of Christ, next to which the main post office is located. The oldest buildings of Malacca are located near the hill of St. Paul: the Dutch Town Hall Stadhüsis, the old Portuguese Bastion of Port de Santiago, the Sultansky Palace - a copy of the real palace structures of 15V (it is located in it the Malacca Culture Museum). Directly opposite the palace installed the Independence Declamation Memorial.

Unique souvenirs made by the hands of local artisans can be found at Gluckle Corner, and an excellent dinner - in the Portuguese village of Malacca.

Popular hotels in Malacca

Kuala Lumpur and South Malacca

• Where to stay: In the main city of Malacca Peninsula and all Malaysia Kuala Lumpur tourists waiting for a great many hotels - from budget "twin" in "Little India" and other colorful quarters to expensive and high-quality hotels in the historic center. Johor-Baru will like the lovers of "sightseeing", and he is also a gate to the resort of Desar. Accommodation in Kuantane will recommend fans at once and the beach, and excursions, and Tioman must definitely go to those who are not thinking without diving and contemplation of fantastic nature.
• What to see: Towers Petronas, National Monument, Batik Factory and Chinese Temple

The Church of St. Paul is one of the main attractions of the first capital of Malaysia - Malakki. This temple is the most ancient Christian in this state. Nowadays, this attraction is the ruins of the temple (only the entrance and part of the supporting structures have been preserved) and the monument to the Saint Francis Havier. In the church and near her you can see the Dutch grades of the 17th century.
The Church of St. Paul is located on a hill near another historical monument - the gate of St. James.
Malacca during the time of Portuguese colonization 1511 - 1641 was constantly under the threat of an attack. Therefore, the Portuguese on the hill of St. Paul was intolerated by Fort A "Family. This hill is currently located in the city center and has a fascinating view of the sea.
In Fort, there was a castle, warehouses, hall of the Portuguese consulate, houses and five churches. Among them was the church of St. Paul. Initially, it was a small chapel of Nosa Senhora or the Church of the Annunciation, which was erected in 1521 by Captain Duarta Coelho, who miraculously saved during swimming in the South China Sea. Portuguese sailors spent moments of prayers in this chapel. Duarte Coelho intended to make it the main Catoletic temple of the city.
In the middle of the 16th century, for 9 months, Saint Francis Javier was resting in the chapel, who was a Christian missionary and the founder of the Orden of Jesuit (Jesus Society). He died on the island of Shangan on December 2, 1552. His body was buried in the Church of St. Paul in 1553. After the remains of Francis, Javier were transported to Goa. Near the Church of St. Paul Saint in 1952, a marble monument was established. Today, the activities of St. Francis Schavier are highly appreciated by the Roman Catholic Church.
After beating the Dutch Malacca from Portuguese in 1641 to renamed the chapel in the Church of St. Paul. She served for Christians by a temporary prayer temple. After the Dutch in 1773 built the Church of Christ, the Church of St. Paul gradually came into decline and this place was used for burial.
To date, only the entrance and part of the supporting structures have been preserved from the Church of St. Paul. Only the luxurious decoration reminds of the significance of the temple in the old days. In the church you can see the Dutch grades of the 17th century with stunning carvings, the tomb of the 16th century, in which the remains of St. Francis Javier rested. The abandoned lighthouse placed the statue of Saint. At the foot of the hill is a cemetery. Of the slightly less than forty burials, only five Dutch, belonging to the 17th century, the rest are the graves of the Malack British of the last century.
The church of Christ came to replace the main urban temple of Malacca. It was built of pink bricks, which were brought from Holland. In the temple there are handmade benches made 200 years ago, memorial plaques.
In 1710, in Malacca, the descendants of the Portuguese elevated the temple of St. Peter, as the Dutch selected the Church of St. Paul. He is the oldest Catholic temple in force in Malaysia.

Attractions Malacca

1. Fort A "Famos (A Famosa)

The remnants of this Portuguese fort are among the oldest remaining non-destroyed European structures in all Asia. Fort A "Famos (Port de Santiago) was built on top of a hill at the beginning of the 1500s to protect the captured Portuguese from the seizure by other European countries. Fort was needed to protect the Portuguese trade routes from Asia to Europe from the UK encroachment and Holland. In 1641 Year of the Dutch East Indian company captured the fort.

2. Church of Christ (Christ Church)

The Church of Christ is built by the Dutch, when they traded Malacca and cleared it from Portuguese, the church is considered one of the most defining structures of the city.Located along Japane Street (also known as Church Street), this is an instantly recognizable brick-red building with a huge white cross. The church of Christ was built in 1753, in honor of the century of the Dutch occupation.The church is considered the main attraction of Malacca era of the Dutch colonial period.

3. Malakksky Mosque (Masjid Selat)

Malacca Mosque was built in the early 20th century on an artificial island, quite far from the tourist center of Malacca. The mosque is designed in a traditional Mauritan style, most of the mosque is painted white. One feature is the large stained articles of yellow and green colors. The building is especially beautiful at night when the backlight is turned on. The mosque is considered one of the most beautiful attractions of Malacca.

4. Sultan Palace (Malacca Sultanate Palace)

This is not an original building, but a completely renovated palace. The Sultan Palace was built in 1984 to demonstrate the historical moments of Malaysia. The building was built on the basis of historical descriptions of the Palace of Mansur Shaha, Sultan, who ruled by Malacca from 1456 to 1477.

5. Governor's house (Stadthuys)

This old Dutch building was built in 1650 as a mayor's office and a house for the governor. Up to painted in red, like the Church of Christ and most other remaining Dutch colonial buildings in Malacca. Today, its walls are the Museum of History and Ethnography of Malaysia.

6. Malakkaya Tower (Menara Taming Sari)

Menara Taming Sari or Malack Tower is the 110-meter tower in the city center with a rotating observation platform, which offers a stunning panoramic view of the city. The tower is one of the main modern attractions of Malacca.

7. Chiang Hoon Teng Temple Church (Cheng Hoon Teng Temple)

Temple Cheng Hung Dan is the oldest temple in Malaysia, the first mentions about it dated 1646. In the temple, three traditional Chinese teachings are practiced: Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. The temple is built on the principles of Feng Shui and reflects the architectural style of southern China, Masters from Fujian and Guangdong. Temple Cheng Hong Dan is dedicated to the goddess of mercy (Guan Yin).

In the southwest, on the coast of the Malack River, a bright brick-red building is located - the old Protestant Church of Christ. It is one of the most popular and photographed city objects. That is why each tourist coming to Malacca is obliged to visit the Church of Christ.

The history of the Church of Christ in Malacca

In 1641, the city switched from the Portuguese Empire to Holland, which was the reason for the prohibition of Roman Catholicism on its territory. The Church of St. Paul was renamed Bovenkerk and served as the main church of the city. In 1741, in honor of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Dutch authorities, it was decided to build a new cathedral in Malacca. 1824 in honor of the signing of the Treaty on the transition of the city under the leadership of the British East India Company Cathedral in Malacke was renamed Church of Christ.

Until the beginning of the 20th century, the building was painted white, which favorably distinguished him against the background of neighboring structures. In 1911, the color of the Church of Christ in Malacke was replaced by a red, which became her business card.

Architectural style of church of Christ in Malacca

The construction has a rectangular shape. With a ceiling height of 12 m, its length is 25 m, and the width is 13 m. The Church of Christ in Malacca was built in a Dutch colonial style. That is why her walls were erected from the Dutch brick, and the roof is covered with a Dutch tiles. The granite blocks were used to finish the floors of the Church of Christ in Malacca, which initially served as ballast on commercial ships.

The design of the windows of the cathedral took up after the capture of the city by British authorities. In this case, the original windows were significantly reduced in size. The porch and sacristy of the Church of Christ in Malacca were erected only by the middle of the XIX century.

Artifacts of the Church of Christ in Malacca

The oldest Protestant Cathedral of the city is interesting not only by its unusual architectural style, but also a rich collection of religious artifacts. The visitors of the Church of Christ in Malacca there is an opportunity to get acquainted with such ancient exhibits as:

1. Church bell. This object dates back to 1698.
2. Altar Bible. She is known for its brass cover, which engraved words 1: 1 from John in Dutch.
3. Silver altar vessels.This artifact refers to the early Dutch period. Despite the fact that the vessels are at the disposal of the Church, they are stored in the repository and are rarely exhibited for everyone to see.
4. Memorial boards and plates. They are paving blocks on which the inscriptions in Portuguese, English and Armenian are knocked out.

In the church of Christ in Malacca, you can sit on 200-year-old benches, buy souvenirs and church attributes, thereby making a donation for its development. Entrance to the temple is free.

How to get to church of Christ?

In order to get acquainted with this architectural monument, you should go to the southwestern part of the city. The Church of Christ in Malacca is located next to the Jalan Laksamana Avenue and Queen Victoria Fountain. Tourists traveling by car can get from the city center to the object in less than 10 minutes. To do this, you need to move south on the road number 5, or Jalan Chan Koon Cheng.

Fans of hiking is better to choose the road Jalan Panglima Awang. In this case, all the way to the Church of Christ in will take about 50 minutes. Next to it also stops the bus number 17, following from the central station.

CITY

The historic part of the city divides the sun's small river Malacca, which is turned into a beautiful canal. On the right bank there are famous Chinatown and Jonker Street.

Jonker Street.

This is one of the central streets of the right bank, on which you can go to the river, go through the bridge and to be on Dutch Square.
On the Jonker Street. Located souvenir shops, coffee shops, kitchers designed for tourists. Interesting architecture - vintage cute houses.
Although the street starts signboard Jonker Walk.The movement of transport on a rather narrow roadway is not prohibited. Pedestrian street is only in the evening on weekends. At that time Jonker Street. Turns into the night market, throughout the street, trade is unfolded by clothing, products, souvenirs, dishes, baubles.

On Weekend Jonker Street - Night Market

One of the features Jonker Street. - This is a zone free from smoking. However, if you turn to the nearest alone ...

Jonker Street is forbidden to smoke

Chinatown.

IN Chinatown. There are several "official" attractions of Malacca. But almost every building in the area is unique, a monument of architecture and history.
According to the old streets, it is best to walk early in the morning or closer to the evening, in order to be able to walk slowly, without squeezing in the sun, - stopping and paying attention to the details, nuances, pieces. On one of such streets a length not more than a kilometer we walked two hours 🙂

On the old streets of Malacca, it's interesting to look at every survey

You need to look not only on the sides, but also under your feet. You can find a treasure.

Even sidewalks are decorated on some streets of Malacks

Clanted House ENG CHOON ASSOCIATION

Chinese Clang House of the ENG Choon Association We have accepted the temple. Such houses were built both in Malacca and in Georgetown. The clan house on the old street Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock belongs to the comments from the Chinese province of Fujian and built in 1800. Representatives of Fujian settled in Malacca and Penang a few centuries ago.
Usually, the luxurious clan house, the richer and more influential representatives of this clan.

Entrance to the clan house is decorated very skillfully

Kampung Kling Mosque

Masjid Kampung Kling - One of the oldest mosques of Malacca. In 1748, it was built from a tree with Indian Muslims. In 1872 - rebuilt in stone. The architecture is not quite familiar to mosques explained by the fact that the Indians were built. Today, this temple is visited for the most part Malay Muslims. At least living in a family hotel by contrast, we have not seen parishioners-Hindus. At dawn and sunset from the mosque, Azan is heard - a call for prayer.
Mosque is on the street Jalan Tukang Emas, 25.

Gym

The gym in Chinatown can be attributed to the sights of Malacca. And not only because he is called "Father Malaysian Bodybuilding" Dr. Gan Buna (Dr. Gan Boon Leong), who received the titles of Mr. Malaysia and Mr. Asia in the 50s. Heads the gym of the spouse of Mr. Buna - very talkative, inquisitive old woman. I talked to her literally three minutes, but during this time she managed to tell hardly not the whole story of her numerous family.
The hall, by the way, is quite large, but many simulators seem to be the peers of Mr. Asia itself. Local residents are free, and foreigners for a symbolic fee in 5 ringgitis.
Hall is located on the street Jalan Kubu.To the left of the gate Jonker Walk.. Opened from 10.00 to 19.00 daily.

In the gym you can get acquainted with the wife of Mr. Asia

Embankment River Malacca

The channel from the extended embankment is undoubtedly the main attraction of Malacca. The length of the embankment is approximately three kilometers. If walking along the waterfront there - back on both shores, it will take half a day. Because on the road a lot of curious scenery, details that are so asked in the lens.
On the canal in the morning and until late in the evening, river trams run. You can do a cruise. Faraga ticket price - 15.9 ringgit. Impressions from walking and water exciting, but very different.

River tram cruises - Favorite tourist entertainment

Building along the channel partially retained their historical appearance. Many skillfully painted. Whole gallery outdoors!

Building on Jalan Tukang Emas Street

If you move along the left bank in the direction of the flow, you can be on the suspension path.

Roman columns over the Malacca River

However, a small canal has several curious, not similar to one other bridges. Who themselves are attractions themselves.

New very beautiful pedestrian bridge

If you look closely, on the rocks of the water you can see the varanans, heat in the sun.

Varanov does not scare a large number of tourists

For the flow towered - the old water mill.

Water mill now serves a museum exhibit and embankment decoration

Having reached the mouth of the river, see the sea, more precisely - the Malacca Strait. Beach in Malacca, alas, no.

Here and the sea! With ships but without a beach

Dutch Square

The busiest tourist place of the left bank - Dutch Square. It is curious that on the Internet it is as soon as they are not called! Both Portuguese, and Danish, and even red.
In this place, several attractions of Malacca are focused immediately: Church of Christ, Queen Victoria Fountain, a clock tower ( Clock Tower), Museum of History and Ethnography. Quite nearby - the embankment and the bridge, going through which will be on Jonker Street. Church of St. Paul (St. Paul's Church) also two steps.
Here is the tourist information center and the bodies are based.

Veloiksha are decorated with artificial flowers and move to speakers

Church of Christ.

Church of Christ. In Malacca - the oldest (1741 - 1753) acting Protestant temple of Malaysia.
The church is built by the Dutch, and was originally white. Reliquia blushed in 1911 - along with neighboring buildings.
On weekends and Christian holidays in the Church of Christ, services are held, and at different times in different languages: English, Malay, Chinese.

The internal design of the Protestant temple is very modest

Queen Victoria Fountain

The fountain was opened in 1901 in honor of the anniversary of the British Queen Victoria. The inscription on the fountain says: "Erected by the people of Malacca in memory of the Great Queen."
Presumably, he is the only functioning fountain of the colonial era in Malaysia.
The fountain was in the heart of the Dutch Square, opposite the Church of Christ. This is the most attractive place for photo shoots - for tourists, for local.

At sunset, the fountain becomes orange-gold

Church of St. Paul

From the Dutch Square to hand to the hill, on which the Church of St. Paul is banging. The temple built by Portuguese in 1521, partially preserved. It is known that at one time the famous Missionary Saint Francis Xavieri served in the church.
When the Church of Christ appeared at the end of the XVIII century, the Church of St. Paul was almost abandoned and began to collapse. At the beginning of the XIX century, it was used by the British as a powder warehouse.

Church of St. Paul - the oldest Christian temple of Malacca

The hill offers a nice view of the city. And even the sea on the horizon.

From the western side of the hill of St. Paul overlooking the Malack Strait

Fortress A'Famos

Go off the hill of St. Paul in the opposite Dutch Square of the side and you will find the remnants of the A'Famos Fortress - the Gate of Port de Santiago.
The fortress was built in the 1511th in honor of the victory of Portuguese over the troops of the Malack Sultanate. Then they captured Malacca. 130 years later, the fortress passed into the hands of the Dutch. At the beginning of the XIX century - became the colony of the British. The British decided that they didn't need the fortress and ... demolished her, leaving only the gate.

Local musicians and artists settled in the arc

Museum of Independence Declamation

Opposite Port de Santiago is the Museum of Independence Declares, in which historical documents are collected, photographs telling how Colonial Malaysia has long and difficult to go to their federation.

The museum was opened in 1985, in the 38th anniversary of the production of independence Malaysia

Next to the museum - several copies of military equipment.

Mini exhibition armored vehicles

Independence Park

Two hundred meters from the Church of St. Paul - Compact Independence Park (Taman Merdeka). The most remarkable in it is a hefty, spreading tree, throwing a shadow to the staff. How old is he? Does it remember the colonial times? ..

Trees in the park Probably remember colonial times

Another Park's chip - museum Lokomotiv. He all the time in motion, judging by the sounds that carry from the speakers on it. Inside - souvenirs. They are sold. But the people coming here not for shopping, but to capture.

Inside the wagon - souvenir shop

Looking tower

Observation tower ( Taming Sari Tower) - Not so much a landmark as an attraction that allows you to see Malacca from a height of 80 meters. True, it is unlikely to take a picture ... The tower is located next to the Independence Park.


Copy of the ship Flor de la Mar

Moving from Independence Square towards the sea, cough into a copy of the Portuguese ship of the XIV century. The real sank not one century ago. And a copy created in the 1994th on the preserved descriptions of the original, decorates the shore and is part of the Maritime Museum.

Inside the ship is a museum exposition

Church of St. Francis Xavier

The temple was built by the French in 1856 in honor of the famous missionary Francis Xavier. Located five minutes walk from the Dutch Square.

The church has a noticeable tilt

Malacca Island

It is very close to the coast and is associated with the mainland (city) bridge. Malacca Island ( Pulau Melaka.) This is a future attraction. Now there is a rapid construction, a grandiose project is being implemented.
In the next three years, the pier of yachts, a floating stadium, hotels, including gorgeous seven-star :), shopping, entertainment, cultural centers are intended here. The largest passenger port will appear in Asia, which can take cruise ships. And in Malacca, the beach will finally appear.
The project is actively supported by federal and local authorities. In the first year after discovery, 900 thousand tourists will attract, the following tourists will increase to 2-2.5 million people per year. These are waiting and plans. It remains a little wait.

Signboard "Melaka Gateway" already exists

The opening of the project is scheduled for 2018, and the complete completion of work - by 2025.

Melaka Gateway is planned to invest 40 billion ringgitis

Here we were not

We missed this nice corner of Malacca. They took a snapshot on the go, but did not stroll. You will be in Malacca - look and tell us, ok?

Street Jalan Laksamana 1

Map of attractions Malacca

All interesting places located in the city feature are indicated on the map:

NEIGHBORHOOD

In the vicinity of Malacca there are several sights, which in the presence of free time it is worth seeing. In each of the places you can get on one of the city buses. They go from the bus station Melaka Central..

Mini Malaysia

About 20 kilometers north of Malacca, in the town of Town Ayer Keroh. Created an ethnographic park "Mini Malaysia" ( MINI MALAYSIA & ASEAN CULTURAL PARK MELAKA). Here are samples of traditional dwellings 14 of Malaysia. There is a pond, leisure gazebos, non-working attractions, some food and drinks, horses for a small walk and ... Macakes.
Unfortunately, much of the houses are now located for reconstruction And closed to visit.
Price - 24 ringgit / adult.
How to get? Buses that are departed from the platform № 14 bus station Melaka Central. Direction — Ayer Keroh.

Inside homes - household items, furniture, national musical instruments

Amusement rides, like some of the houses, closed to visitors

Botanical Garden

From "Mini Malaysia" to the Botanical Garden ( Melaka Botanical Garden.) - 10 minutes walk. You need to go to the opposite side of the highway and go a little backward, towards Malacca.
Botanical Garden Malacks are very inferior to the botanical garden on Penang. And in size and filling, and on well-groomed. The Malack Park is something like a plot on the border with the jungle - with asphalt tracks, for which it can be funny or ride on a large. Due to the crowns of trees is almost not visible to the sun, the park shady, pretty cool.
Price? Is free.

A small waterfall at the entrance to the Botanical Garden

In the jungle you can meet this beast

At the entrance to the Botanical Garden, perfuncable bicycles are rented.

A bike with spoiled brakes will make a walk unforgettable.

Another remarkable place next to the Mini Malaysia and the Botanical Garden is a zoo. We can not say anything concrete about this place. We are not lovers to look at animals in cells, so photographed the gate and passed by.

Entrance to Zoo

Lake near Zoo

Not far from the zoo we found a pretty lake. One shore - municipal, publicly available, the other is private, closed, golf club. On the "folk" - you can eat-drink in a cafe, go to the toilet, stroll or go fishing. There is rolled catamarans.

For those who want only one side of the lake

Fruit farm

See how different tropical fruits grow, you can on the fruit farm ( Melaka Tropical Fruit Farm). This is a huge hilly green area with a pond, good tracks, horses in the chamber, guest houses and so on. And of course - plantations and greenhouses where fruit crops grow. Alas, in March was not a season: there was no fruit. The girls at the reception honestly warned it. Nevertheless, we walked and even found several copies.

A mini-zoo is marked on the fruit farm map, but we found only two horses who fed corn grains.

Mini Zoo Guns up to two conic

In the pond is forbidden to swim. Did you really meet eccentrics wishing to swim in the thickets of water lily? ..

Pond Zaros and still beautiful

Price? We gave about 14 ringgits for two. In return, they received a farm map, two bottles of natural fruit juice, two sachets of corn grains.
How to get? Fruit farm broke next to the town Sungai Udang.. From Melaka Central. go buses from platforms 3 and 4..

Map of attractions in the vicinity of Malacca

The map shows places in the vicinity of the city in which we visited, using urban buses.