Since im from Melaka so my famous building would be the A'Famosa fort. The A'Famosa was a large structure in its heydays, but all you now see is the remains of the original Portuguese fort. Built in the year 1512, the fort was known as Porta de Santiago. For the past five centuries, the fort has survived much hardship. The fort was built by Alfonso de Albuquerque and his fleet of Portuguese men. In order to safeguard their territory after having defeated the locals, he built the fortress near the sea. A mighty fortress of four main towers and bulwarks, each tower had a purpose of its own. Two were used as residences for the captain and their officers while the last two is for ammunition and a keep respectively. After the Portuguese lost their stronghold to the Dutch, the fort was slightly modified with the inclusion of a logo "ANNO 1670" over the arch of a gate. The destruction of this grand fortress came about during the British colonial times, which took place in the year 1806. Almost the entire fortress was demolished except for the part that you now see, which luckily, was saved by Sir Stamford Raffles who is passionate about history.
Im so proud of it because the fort makes Melaka well known all over the world. My former secondary school also using the fort picture as their school badge.
Im so proud of it because the fort makes Melaka well known all over the world. My former secondary school also using the fort picture as their school badge.
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salam..mummy,you have posted a good article.however,i've mentioned in the class that the article should be based on page 23-in the workbook.i think you friend did not tell you..nevermind you still can post new one..have a nice day:-)
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