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Photo: A' Famosa, the
famous Portuguese fort
The hallmark of Malacca and
perhaps and the most photographed subject next to the
Stadthuys. Built by the Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress
it sustained severe structural damage during the Dutch
invasion, however visitors has the chance to see the
entrance to what was once an imposing structure that
defended the city from attack. To get to this popular
place of interest in Melaka, take the steps from St.
Paul's Church down the hill to A' Formosa The Dutch had set to destroy it but timely
intervention by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808 saved what
remains of A' Famosa today and has become a main tourist
attraction here in Malacca. The canons built here
suffered great damaged although some of the
fortifications were being restored. Tourists will be
able to see the Dutch East India Company's coat of arms
being inscribed on the fort here.
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