Difference between revisions of "A Famosa"
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− | A must see place when visiting Melaka. | + | *A must see place when visiting Melaka. |
− | This is one of the four main gates of the A Famosa fortress. | + | *This is one of the four main gates of the A Famosa fortress. |
− | It was built by the Portuguese in 1512 under the command of Alfonso de Albuquerque, | + | *It was built by the Portuguese in 1512 under the command of Alfonso de Albuquerque, |
the leader of the Portuguese army that seized Malacca in 1511. | the leader of the Portuguese army that seized Malacca in 1511. | ||
− | For almost 150 years, this magnificent fort had successfully protected the Portuguese position in Melaka, | + | *For almost 150 years, this magnificent fort had successfully protected the Portuguese position in Melaka, |
− | until it was overrun by the Dutch. Much damage was done during the invasion. | + | *until it was overrun by the Dutch. Much damage was done during the invasion. |
− | The Dutch later repaired and renamed it VOC with an embossed emblem. | + | *The Dutch later repaired and renamed it VOC with an embossed emblem. |
− | Unfortunately what's left today is only a gateway '''Porta de Santiago'''. | + | *Unfortunately what's left today is only a gateway '''Porta de Santiago'''. |
Revision as of 12:50, 4 April 2009
- A must see place when visiting Melaka.
- This is one of the four main gates of the A Famosa fortress.
- It was built by the Portuguese in 1512 under the command of Alfonso de Albuquerque,
the leader of the Portuguese army that seized Malacca in 1511.
- For almost 150 years, this magnificent fort had successfully protected the Portuguese position in Melaka,
- until it was overrun by the Dutch. Much damage was done during the invasion.
- The Dutch later repaired and renamed it VOC with an embossed emblem.
- Unfortunately what's left today is only a gateway Porta de Santiago.