St. John's Fort, Colonial fort on St. John's Hill, Malacca, Malaysia
The fort features solid stone walls reaching 4 meters in height and contains multiple cannons positioned strategically to defend against inland attacks.
Dutch military engineers reconstructed this fortification in the 18th century on the site of a former Portuguese chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
The fort represents the intersection of Portuguese, Dutch, and Malaysian influences in Malacca during different periods of colonial administration.
Visitors can reach the fort by taking a 20-minute walk from central Malacca or using local transportation services available throughout the day.
Unlike traditional coastal fortifications, the cannons at St. John's Fort point inland to protect against Acehnese and Bugis territorial threats.
Location: Malacca
GPS coordinates: 2.18933,102.26500
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:52
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