Landmarks
St. John's Fort
12 locals recommend,
Location
Jalan Ujong Pasir
Melaka, Melaka
Tips from locals
Chua
November 19, 2018
St. John’s Fort is located southwest of Bukit Cina. It was once a private Portuguese chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist until it was rebuilt in the 18th century by the Dutch and turned into a fort to guard against land-based attacks from restive Malay forces. Sitting atop St. John’s Hill, about three km from Malacca town, the fort was also outfitted with gun embrasures facing the sea. . Besides getting great souvenir photos with the cannons, it is the view from these breezy ruins that make it a great sightseeing spot. It is easy enough to reach these ruins: simply take the road heading east on Jalan Parameswara and turn left into Jalan Bukit Senjuang.
St. John’s Fort is located southwest of Bukit Cina. It was once a private Portuguese chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist until it was rebuilt in the 18th century by the Dutch and turned into a fort to guard against land-based attacks from restive Malay forces. Sitting atop St. John’s Hill, abou…
Dennis
April 2, 2014
Ancient fort build on a small hill. Overlooking the olde Malacca. Good vista. Good for photography, and well kept grounds. Quiet, you can do yoga here.
Donald G.
May 7, 2014
A place to picnic and enjoy the fortress in the afternoon
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