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There are four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia. These UNESCO Malaysia sites include beautiful nature, gorgeous architecture, and a remarkable prehistoric discovery. For a closer look at the Malaysia UNESCO World Heritage Sites, read on for our full guide below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Historic Cities of George Town and Melaka – UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first UNESCO World Heritage Sites Malaysia are Melaka (also known as Malacca) and George Town. These are a pair of historic trading cities located on the Straits of Malacca, in peninsular Malaysia. Both cities are fascinating, and really interesting to explore and see how various cultures have left their marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melaka World Heritage City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Melaka sits at the mouth of the Malacca River, about halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The history of Malacca is quite fascinating. Founded in the 14th century as a Malay trading port, it quickly became a wealthy and important town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A trading canal in Malacca World Heritage site<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Malacca was the centre of an Islamic sultanate that ruled much of the southern Malay peninsula. Sadly, little of this era remains in today’s Melaka UNESCO site. In 1511 a Portuguese armada arrived and conquered the city. They built a large fort, which still stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Dutch church in Melaka<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A century later, the Portuguese colonists were pushed out by the Dutch East India Company, who ruled for the next 200 years. The Dutch built many buildings including Anglican and Catholic churches, a town hall and others which stand proudly at the centre of the Melaka World Heritage site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s quite fascinating to walk around and see these various historical places in Malacca. There’s also the houses and temples of Chinatown, built over the years by Chinese merchants plying their trade in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fortifications at Melaka World Heritage Sites in Malaysia<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

George Town World Heritage City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Further to the north, George Town UNESCO site is located on the island of Penang, just off Malaysia’s coast. It was founded by the British East India Company in 1786 and like Melaka, has many beautiful colonial-era buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colonial buildings in George Town, Penang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Some of the highlights to see here are the Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, City Hall, Fort Cornwallis, and the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, also known as the Blue Mansion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (aka Blue Mansion), George Town<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There’s also lots of streets with old colonial shopfronts and houses, many of them beautifully restored. And there’s some fantastic street art here as well, making this Penang UNESCO site one of Malaysia’s finest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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