Melaka In Malaysia

I’ve visited Melaka many times. These photographs were taken earlier this year.

In 2008 UNESCO listed Melaka as a world heritage site. Melaka was founded around 1400 by a former prince from Sumatra (who ended up in Malacca during an escape attempt in that area). Malacca turned out to have a very good strategic position, and not long after the foundation the influx of merchant ships from India and China started. During that time Malacca grew into one of the major ports in South-East Asia today. In 1511 the Portuguese traders first set foot on the Melakan soil. In 1641 the Portuguese gave up their power struggle (and war) with the Dutch and from that time onwards Melaka was under Dutch reign. Only a few years later, the English gained control over the area (after the Netherlands traded this region with the English for parts of Indonesia). The British rule lasted until 1957, when Malaysia was formed and Melaka continued as a semi autonomous province.

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016

Melaka 2016