inside the palace, depicting how court was held in the 17th century

Melaka, Malaysia

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January 18th 2011
Melaka history dates back to 1400, when it was a major trading centre and is still considered a major sea-port today. It has been occupied by the Portugese, the Dutch and the British and much of the architecture still remains, making for interesting exploring. We spent a lot of time exploring the old city, had a walk along the canal, took a boat tour and generally checked everything out. Nex ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Melaka » Melaka City

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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more