Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Malacca Dutch Stadhuys


Malacca Dutch Stadhuys
The Stadhuys is as popular as a globally renowned idol. It is located within the Dutch Square at Jalan Gereja in Malacca, Malaysia. Numerous tourists from worldwide visit the Stadhuys every year.

Malacca Dutch Stadhuys
Constructed in 1650 as the residence of the Dutch Governor and an administrative centre, the Stadhuys was converted into the Museum of History, Ethnography and Literature in 1982.

Malacca Dutch Stadhuys
After the declaration of independence, the Alliance Government which was led by Tunku Abdul Rahman still use the Stadhuys as administrative department.

Malacca Dutch Stadhuys
The souvenir stalls outside the Stadhuys were the cellar, prison, barracks and storeroom of the Dutch Government during their occupation of Malacca in 17th century. Now, the Stadhuys had become a goose which laid golden eggs for Malacca.

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