A Famosa
fort in
Malacca City
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#24 in Malaysia
A Famosa, located in Malacca City, Malaysia, is a historical fortress built by the Portuguese in the early 16th century, soon after their conquest of Malacca in 1511. It is one of the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Southeast Asia. The fort originally served as a stronghold to protect the Portuguese against attacks and to oversee maritime trade in the region. Over time, it was expanded to include a chapel, hospital, and several other buildings.
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