Type Fort | Phone +60 6-288 3599 | |
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Location Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia Address Jalan Ujong Pasir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia Similar Poh San Teng Temple, Kampung Hulu Mosque, Bastion Middleburg, Stadthuys, Bukit Cina | ||
The St. John's Fort (Malay: Kubu St. John) is a historical fort in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia.
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History
The fort was constructed during the Dutch Malacca in the 18th century to guard against landward attack. It was once a private chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
Architecture
The fort is located at the top of St. John's Hill. It was built from Laterite stone and bricks. The fort had only one entrance and its outer walls range between 3-4 meters high.
Exhibitions
The fort has canons that are facing inland because the Dutch feared inland threats from Acehnese and Bugis invaders more than maritime invasions.
References
St. John's Fort Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA