Malacca City ( Kota Melaka) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Malacca, in Melaka Tengah District. It is the oldest Malaysian city on the Straits of Malacca. The economy of Malacca City is largely based on tourism. The city is located on both sides of the Malacca River near its mouth on the Straits of Malacca. The city is approximately 152 kilometres from Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur. The historic central area of the city is located near the old coastline; it includes St Paul’s Hill with the ruins of the Portuguese fortress and the Dutch Square on the right (eastern) bank of the river, and the old Chinatown on the left (western) bank.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to Malacca on September 18 2019. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.