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Christ Church Melaka
In 1741, in commemoration of the centenary of the capture of Malacca from the Portuguese, the Dutch burgher community decided to build a new church to replace the ageing Bovenkerk. The foundation stone was laid by the Malacca born Captain of the Malacca Burghers, Abraham de Wind, on behalf of his father, Claas de Wind, a prominent Burgher who had been the Secunde (Deputy Governor) of Malacca. The church was completed 12 years later in 1753 and replaced the Bovenkerk as the primary Dutch Reformed Church in Dutch Malacca
Queen Victoria's Fountain
The Queen Victoria Fountain was built in 1901 by the British and is still standing as elegant as ever until this very day. Although more than a hundred years old, this fountain is still functioning well and is probably the only functioning colonial water fountains in Malaysia. Queen Victoria surpassed George III as the longest reigning monarch in the history of England and Scotland history on 23rd September 1896. The Queen requested at the time that any special celebrations are to be put on hold until 1897 in order to coincide with her Diamond Jubilee which was later made a festival of the British Empire. The fountain is a famous backdrop for visitors who come to Malacca as it is so near the Stadhuys and the Chirst Church. On the tip of the fountain says 'Victoria Regina 1837-1901, erected by the people of Malacca in memory of a great Queen.
River Cruise Melaka
The river was the main artery of trade for Melaka in its
heyday when it was bustling with traders from all around the
world.
Some buildings from that era still stand majestically by the river,
which is also lined by old villages, or kampungs, and modern day
buildings.
The Maritime Museum
A replica of the Portuguese ship which sank in the coast of Malacca while on its way to Portugal. The replica is a staggering 34 meters in height and 8 meters in width. The main focus of the museum is the maritime history of Malacca and the golden ages of Malacca�s Sultanate as the Emporium of the East.
Dataran Pahlawan Megamall
A large shopping complex with the usual international brands, and some local shops (eg, Padini). It stretches the length of Jalan Merdeka opposite both Mahkota Parade and Hatten Square. Note that the parking garage is accessed via the back, along Jln Parameswara, and is very small for the size of the mall. Better to park at Mahkota Parade or Hatten, and then cross over.