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Porta de Santiago (A Famosa)
Photo: Porta de Santiago(A Famosa)

The hallmark of Malacca and perhaps the most photographed subject next to the Stadthuys. Built by the Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress it sustained severe structural damage during the Dutch invasion.

The Dutch had set to destroy in but timely intervention by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808 saved what remains of A Famosa today.

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Last updated: May 08, 2010