Portuguese Settlement, Malacca

Name: Portuguese Settlement
Address: Malacca, Malaysia

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The Portuguese Settlement is an area of Ujong Pasir in, Malacca, Malaysia, which serves as a home for the Kristang people. The Kristang people are a Malaysian ethnic group with mixed Portuguese and Malay heritage, originating from the time of the Portuguese rule in Malacca. ()

Local name: Kampung PortugisCoordinates: 2°10'60"N, 102°16'1"E

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Nearby attractions include: Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, Mahkota Parade, A Famosa, Melaka Light.

1.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, Malacca
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1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mahkota Parade, Malacca
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1.3 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles
A Famosa, Malacca
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1.4 miNW
Lighthouse
Melaka Light, Malacca
36 min walk • The Melaka Light, also known as the Tanjung Tuan Lighthouse, stands as a beacon of heritage in the state of Malacca, Malaysia. This historic lighthouse, perched on the crest of Tanjung Tuan, has been guiding mariners since its construction by the Portuguese in the 16th...
1.3 miNW
Museum, Architecture
Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum, Malacca
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1.3 miNW
Museum
Proclamation of Independence Memorial, Malacca
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1.4 miNW
Museum
People's Museum, Malacca
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1.4 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Monuments and statues
Church of St. Francis Xavier, Malacca
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1.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Malacca UMNO Museum, Malacca
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1.3 miNW
Church
Church of Saint Paul, Malacca
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1.4 miNW
Museum
Beauty Museum, Malacca
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