A Famosa (Porta de Santiago)
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.
| Address | Jalan Kota, Bandar Hilir, Melaka City |
|---|---|
| Details | Outdoor ruin, open at all times Free |
| Good to know | Free Outdoors |
| Area | Bandar Hilir |
| Typical visit | About 20 min |
| Listed in | Melaka Attractions |
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| Verified | Verified October 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
Nearby
- Proclamation of Independence Memorial โ Attraction, 0.1 km away
- Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum โ Attraction, 0.1 km away
- Bazar Ikonik Banda Hilir โ Night market, 0.1 km away
- St Paul's Church โ Temple, 0.1 km away
- M.H. Din Currency Exchange Dataran Pahlawan โ Money changer, 0.2 km away
- Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall โ Shopping mall, 0.2 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.