This post is part of the A to Z Challenge. Each post will be associated with a letter of the alphabet with the theme ‘Malaysiana‘
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Malacca, one of the thirteen states in Malaysia, was a Portugese colony from 1511 – 1641. To protect the colony from attacks, the Portugese built a fortress called A Famosa (The Famous).
School children all over the country would’ve visited Malacca during a school trip as it figures prominently in our history books. The last time I was there was in 2013 and even then, I was still in awe at how much history this structure has seen.
While I was researching for this post though, I came across some sources that indicate that this structure which I know is A Famosa, is not exactly A Famosa! In fact, this gate could be part of the Fortaleza de Malaca, another fortress built by the Portugese, and also could actually be called the Porta de Santiago! Now, I’m confused. And slightly bewildered.
Also, because A Famosa is such a well-known name in Malaysia, it’s also the name of a water-themed park and resort. Sorry, Portugal! 
Tell me about the historical monuments/ buildings/ structures in your city/ country!
WORDS from SONOBE 
the fort looks amazing.. definitely deserves the name
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Thanks. Too bad only this little gate survived mostly intact!
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Though ruined now the fort still looks grand. What would it have looked like when it was built. Just a thought. History entices me. Good take on F. 🙂
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True! It would’ve been a sigh to behold if the entirety of the fort had survived!
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Great post!
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Thanks for dropping by and reading!
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Nice to know about A Famosa, and even before reading felt it must b a portugal somehow 🙂
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I’ve not been to Portugal so I’ll take your word for it! 😀
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We often used to visit Malacca for weekends when we lived in KL. My husband”s cricket club often played there. I always used to feel that it was somehow more like Indonesia than Malaysia. And I loved the food, because it had so many different influences.
I now live in London, so there’s no shortage of monuments and palaces and cathedrals.
http://wendyoftherock.blogspot.com/2017/04/f-fair-is-foul.html
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That’s an interesting perspective that Malacca seemed more Indonesian than Malaysian! 😀
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I live in Morocco, and also here, there are some fortress, towers and walls from the Portuguese time. For instance, in the cities of Assilah, Essaouira, El Jadida (or Mogador, in the Portuguese name…)…
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Yes, Morocco is definitely filled with amazing old buildings!
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A Famosa is Fascinating! 🙂
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Yes, it is! 😀
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Thank you so much for sharing a bit of history today – as well as the warmth and fun of a water park. Funny what you discover when preparing blog posts, isn’t it?
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You’re right! That’s why writing about my own country is a fascinating idea to me because I keep learning new things as I write them! 😀
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Confusing now and confusing then! Hahaha!
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I thought I knew it all but apparently not 😦
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I visited Malacca in 2015 and went on a tour in a bike powered cart (can’t remember the name of them) and we ended up here and had a wander around for 15 minutes and took photos etc.
Australia is a relatively new country so our monuments and buildings are all new compared to much of the world but we do have some ancient paintings and carvings in caves with indications of human habitation around abouts which are awe inspiring when one thinks of the age they are
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I believe you may have gone on a trishaw or beca? Yes, I’ve read the aboriginal paintings are amazing
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India is full of great historic places… Taj Mahal is one great monument… Amer Fort in Jaipur… Palaces across India are splendid… incredible temples you can see…
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