St John's Fort

As early as the early nineteenth century, the Dutch fought against the British from St. John's Castle. St. John's Castle is on a small hillside. Unfortunately, there are only some relics and restored parts left. The mountain is now a reservoir. A big water tower is near the castle. Tall trees block the view of coastal roads and oceans.

St. John's fortress was originally a Portuguese chapel built in memory of St. John the Baptist. The Dutch rebuilt it as a fortress in the 18th century, making it an important fortress to defend the ancient city of Malacca. Only a few ruins, broken walls and fortresses remain to this day.

This castle, built by Portuguese colonists, has a history of at least 500 years. Great geographical discoveries in the West caused Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands to rush into the Indian Ocean and the Malay Peninsula. A lot of relics have been left.

very nice place. historical places. like the environment.

It is a very nice tourist destination.

The first bullet for New Year's Eve 2020 trip ～ Malacca, Malaysia. The ancient fort of Malacca is in the center of Malacca, the location is very good, just on the banks of the Malacca River, opposite the Dutch Red Fort, the ancient fort covers a small area, and the artillery above the fort is facing the Malacca River, as if quietly describing the past colonial history.

The biggest disadvantage of St. John's Castle is that it is located outside the heritage area, but there is no public transport, unless you drive or take a taxi yourself. From the fortress, it is the patron saint and guardian of the Netherlands. Malacca is Malaysia's oldest state, and it is easy to find historical sites.