Porta is portuguese for gate. This entrance is the only remnant of the old fort built by Portuguese after they conquered Melaka in 1511. The s-shaped passage was constructed to avoid gunfire. After they take-over 1641, the Dutch restored and extended the fortifications. Above the archway, one can see the emblem of the vac ( Dutch East India Company) and" 1670" which the Dutch added in that year.
MAJLIS BANDARAYA MELAKA BERSEJARAH (MBMB),
Graha Makmur,
No.1 Jalan Tun Abdul Razak - Ayer Keroh,
Hang Tuah Jaya,
75450 Melaka, Malaysia
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