A Famosa (Porta de Santiago)

The stone Porta de Santiago gateway of A Famosa with visitors on the lawn behind it

A Famosa (Porta de Santiago), in Bandar Hilir, is one of the attractions in Melaka in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.

AlamatJalan Kota, Bandar Hilir, Melaka City
DetailOutdoor ruin, open at all times
Free
Perlu diketahuiFree Outdoors
KawasanBandar Hilir
Durasi kunjunganSekitar 20 menit
Tercantum diMelaka Attractions
Antar saya ke sini
TerverifikasiTerverifikasi Oktober 2026

About A Famosa (Porta de Santiago)

A Famosa was the fortress the Portuguese built after taking Melaka in 1511. The Dutch expanded its walls after 1641, and the British demolished almost all of it in 1811. The Porta de Santiago gateway and the rebuilt Middelburg Bastion are the only parts left.

The gateway stands at the foot of St Paul's Hill, so most people combine it with the climb to the church ruins at the top and the museums along Jalan Kota. It takes about 15 minutes on its own and is busiest in the late afternoon.

A Famosa (Porta de Santiago) Location

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