"Melaka - Not just for history buffs" Melaka by genie47

Melaka Travel Guide: 1,562 reviews and 3,793 photos

Before my assault to Bukit St Paul - Melaka

I've been to Melaka on several ocassions. Only once to stop by to see the historic sites. The rest of the times are just passing by.

This iswas where all the action took place. Compared to Singapore (or Temasek then), this place was the centre of SEA. Before Raffles came around, battles were fought over the control of Melaka.

My latest assault to Melaka is specifically directed to soak up the history and food (my wife actually) of the place.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Rich in history and culture
Cons:Road traffic is unfriendly to pedestrians
In a nutshell:Nothing comes close to Melaka for its history in Malaysia

Last visit to Melaka: May 2005
Intro Updated Jun 14, 2005
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The top windows of the Geographer Cafe - Melaka

Good place to people watch Restaurants (4)

In the day, this place is hot. At night, it is happening. Especially on the weekends with the pasar malam of Jonkers... more travel advice

A rather disappointing place Hotels (3)

3 families and 1 adult went for a vacation during the Vesak Day weekend of 12 -14 May 06. We booked a 4-bedroom bungalow... more travel advice

A rainy day to visit Christ Church in Melaka - Melaka

Church built by the Dutch Things to Do (3)

Just one of the old buildings found in Melaka. Interestingly painted red like most of the Dutch buildings. more travel advice

There is no roof! Picture taken from inside - Melaka

St Paul's Church Ruins Things to Do (3)

I've been here many years ago. The history and the stone walls enthralled me so much I had to come back to see it. The... more travel advice

Warnings and Dangers (1)
Narrow streets with no sidewalks

Nightlife (1)
Night Market

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calcaf38 Mar 17, 2009 at 5:23 PM

Good page. Thank you for sharing.
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hassan_abu Jun 13, 2007 at 2:07 AM

Looks like I'll be heading up to Geographer's cafe this weekend.
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volopolo Oct 15, 2006 at 10:07 AM

lovely page! Nikos
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bpacker Jun 16, 2005 at 9:17 PM

Agree Restoran Peranakan is gd but a tad pricey. Haha, gd intro by the way, assault on a hill.