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[11 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]

Melaka is a land rich in color!  Its astonishing heritage gives its visitors a land of many sights and attractions. The multi-faceted culture is seen in the exotic foods, games, numerous art galleries and museums, glorious festivals, and exceptional architecture.
The official religion of Malacca is Islam.  Hence, numerous mosques are seen throughout the city. The mosques in Malacca have a fascinating and unique architecture that attract tourists from all over the world.  The mosques in Malacca include:
Kampung Kling Mosque
Kampung Kling Mosque is one of the oldest mosques located in Chinatown.  …

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[17 Dec 2008 | No Comment | ]

Attraction Type: Melaka Mosque, Masjid Melaka

About Kampung Hulu’s Mosque

Constructed in the year 1728, when the Dutch’s were occupying the country, Kampung Hulu’s Mosque (Masjid) is the oldest of its kind in Melaka, Malaysia.  Its historic importance coupled with a unique style of architecture, which is an exquisite blend of Sumatran, Hindu and Western architecture, makes Kampung Hulu Mosque one of the top heritage sites in Melaka (and Malaysia for that matter!).  The mosque, when built for the first time, was made of wood but today you’ll find the mosque replaced …