Middelburg Bastion, Malacca

Name: Middelburg Bastion
Address: Malacca, Malaysia

#32 among attractions in Malacca

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The Middelburg Bastion was one of nine bastions of the Fortress of Malacca, in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia located at the mouth of Melaka River. The bastion has been restored, together with cannons, and is open for visitors. The Dutch name is in reference to the city of Middelburg, Zeeland. ()

Completed: 1660 (364 years ago)Coordinates: 2°11'39"N, 102°14'53"E

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Middelburg Bastion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jonker Walk, A Famosa, Melaka Light, Royal Malaysian Navy Museum.

~320 ftN
Shopping district, Shopping
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Historical place, Forts and castles
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Museum, Science museum, History museum
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Museum, History museum
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~720 ftSW
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Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
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Museum
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Which popular attractions are close to Middelburg Bastion?

Nearby attractions include Malacca Sultanate Watermill, Malacca (1 min walk), History and Ethnography Museum, Malacca (2 min walk), Stadthuys, Malacca (2 min walk), Christ Church, Malacca (2 min walk).