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Jalan Bukit Senjuang, Malacca

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Your base for this sight is the historic city of Malacca, in Malaysia. For travel information about Malacca, go to Malacca. To prepare for a trip to Malaysia, read Exploring Malaysia. Looking for accommodation? Find Hotels in Malacca and Hostels in Malacca.

St John's Fort is built on a hill where a Catholic chapel once stood. When Malacca fell under Dutch administration, the Chinese community overran the hill. From here, they launched a few unsuccessful attacks on the Dutch who have taken Bukit China. In 1760, the Dutch built the fort to thwart enemy attacks from the south. A complete Dutch force was placed here to defend the fort. The fort fell into disused after the British took over Malacca.

Today St. John's Fort is another of the many popular tourist attractions in Malacca.



St John's Fort.


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