Missed the alarm somehow and woke up late, around 8.00 am. It was raining heavily outside, which I could see from my bathroom window – my only connection with the outside world from the room. Finally went out around 10.00 am for a last look at the UNESCO Town of Malacca before checking out.

Sultan’s Palace

Arrived at Sultan’s Palace, walking about 20 minutes, and found it was closed because of the weekly holiday on Monday. So took a photo of the wooden building from outside and had a look around the area.

Malacca Sultanate Palace is a modern reconstruction of the 15th-century royal palace of Sultan Mansur Shah, who ruled from 1456 to 1477 during the golden age of the Malacca Sultanate. The replica is based on historical records and is constructed entirely without the use of nails.

Portuguese fort

Near the palace is located the remains of a Portuguese Fort in Malacca. It was built in 1511 after the Portuguese captured the city. Originally a large fortress with a fortified town, most of A Famosa was destroyed during the British occupation in the early 19th century. Only the small gatehouse known as Porta de Santiago remains.

The fort was already full of Chinese tour groups. Took some photos and walked back to the hotel.