A trip to Malacca, Malaysia's World Heritage City

The historical city of Malacca in Malaysia is a melting pot of cultural influences with Malay, Portuguese and Dutch shaping its character. (AFP)

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The historical city of Malacca in Malaysia is a melting pot of cultural influences with Malay, Portuguese and Dutch shaping its character. (AFP)

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Malacca was established by Parameswara, also known as Iskandar Shah or Sri Majara, the last Raja of Temasek (Singapore). (AFP)

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In circa 1400, it became part of Malay Sultanate. (AFP)

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The Portuguese arrived in Malacca in the 15th century and ruled for 130 years before the Dutch captured it in 1641. (AFP)

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After almost 183 years the Dutch gave it up to the next colonial rulers, Britain. (AFP)

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Malacca was declared a UNESCO world heritage city in 2008. (AFP)