The Porta de Santiago is one of the four main entrances to the A'Famosa fortress, which was built in 1511 by Alfonso d' Albuquerque, a Portuguese admiral. Even though the rest of the fortress was badly damaged during the Dutch invasion in 1641, its iconic gateway still stands to this day. The fort was saved in time from being demolished by Sir Stamford Raffles and his deep passion for history.
Besides being a good backdrop for your travel photos, the A Famosa Fort is frequent by musicians. It is pretty relaxing to sit in the fort and enjoy some oldies being played live by the local musician.
The A Famosa Fort is directly linked to the St. Paul Hill, which is another major Melaka attraction. To get to St. Paul Hill, simply walk up a flight of stairs behind the fort. No admission fee is imposed on A Famosa Fort and St. Paul Hill.
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