Historical site in Malaysia (A Famosa) Malacca a state rich with the effects of the important history of this land,

but the state has also become a center of a vast empire in the 15th century. One of the famous historical impacts is Famosa Fort which is now only just at the foot of his city gate St. Paul, known as Porta de Santiago. The town is built from strong wood as a wall and has 4 doors. At night, it is always well-kept. Use of the building is intended to be used as storage of goods and treasures government as well as defense against enemy attacks. In the great war with the Portuguese in 1511, this city can not be destroyed by enemies and following that, to be overtaken by the Portuguese. Recognizing the importance of a stronger defense in Malacca, the Portuguese General Alfonso de'Albuquerque ordered a fort built. Initially, he also plans to build the city of Albuquerque is made of wood and stone, but then ordered that the city is built entirely of stone as the material property at the time. As a result, he has ordered troops to use the 300-400 slaves captive kings to build this city. Once the city is ready and firmly at the foot of Mount St. Paul, it's given the name of the City Famosa, does that mean The Most Famous City. This is a city of almost 4 terms have 3.6 meter high stone wall 2.4 meters thick around it. There are four entrances to this city and its main door leading to the bridge that crosses the river jungkit. According to records Munshi Abdullah in 1805, Famosa Fort strength is very great. The town also has 8 control towers as high as 18-24 meters and walls 4.5 meters thick. At the bottom of this place place of residence soldiers and horses for war purposes. There are also paths between the control points for the facility at the time of war. During the fall of the city, the Dutch have found 68 cannons and 74 rifles. This proves that the defense is very strong. The effect of war, the city Famosa has damaged some parts and the Netherlands have been trying to fix it. A Famosas historical site importance is that this fortress is the oldest remaining Portuguese building in entire Asia. A Famosa is one of the historical site in Malaysia because of their own history and attracted traders from all over the world.