Attraction type: Melaka Churches, Christian Churches, Historical Landmarks

Churches in Melaka

Melaka is a sleepy city built on a rich historical background.  And so, in July 2008, it was honored as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Among the numerous astonishing historical buildings in Melaka, its churches are quite popular. These historical landmarks reveal Melaka History very well. The churches in Melaka include:
St Paul’s Church

St. Paul’s Church, Melaka, Malaysia

The church was built by Duarte Coelho, a Portuguese captain. It was formerly a chapel named ‘Our Lady of the Hill’ by the Portuguese.  …

Attraction type:  Catholic Church, Historical Landmarks

St. Peter’s Church

St. Peter Church - a catholic church - was built in 1710 after the Dutch allowed the people of Melaka to openly follow their faiths.  It was constructed by the descendants of the Portuguese emigrants who came to settle in Melaka and made it their home.  The architecture of the church is a true blend of East and West.
It has a one-of-a-kind life-size alabaster statue of Lord Jesus before the Resurrection, which makes the church an important meeting place for the Catholics in …