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Old photos of Melaka

15 photographs of Melaka, from 1946 to 2023 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.

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What the photos show

The 15 photographs of Melaka on PlaceWas span 4 decades, from 1946 to 2023. 2 of them were taken before 1980; the other 13 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.3 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.15 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.

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Places in Melaka through time

Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.

A Famosa, Melaka — photos through time
A Famosa 4 photos · 2008–2019
A Famosa fort, Melaka — photos through time
A Famosa fort 3 photos · 2008–2011
EU: Straat in Malakka (1946), Melaka — photos through time
EU: Straat in Malakka (1946) 2 photos · 1946

Stories from Melaka

What contributors wrote about these photographs.

Melaka - Malaysia, Melaka, 2005
Melaka - Malaysia 2005 Melaka, Malaysia, in 2005. Long a strategic port on the strait bearing its name, the city blends Malay, Chinese, and Portuguese-Dutch colonial influences, reflected in its historic core.
Closer look at A Famosa, Melaka, 2008
Closer look at A Famosa 2008 A Famosa, built by the Portuguese in 1511 shortly after their conquest of Malacca, is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Southeast Asia. This 2008 photograph shows a closer view of what remains…
Melaka, Malaysia - St Paul's Church, Melaka, 2008
Melaka, Malaysia - St Paul's Church 2008 The ruins of St Paul's Church crown a hill above Malacca in this 2008 photograph. Built by the Portuguese in 1521 and later used by the Dutch as a burial ground, the roofless church is associated with the body of St.…
Melaka Raya street, Melaka, 2011
Melaka Raya street 2011 Melaka Raya, a commercial district of Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia, photographed in 2011. The area sits apart from the older UNESCO-listed core of the historic port city on the Strait of Malacca, reflecting the city's more…
A Famosa fort, Melaka, 2011
A Famosa fort 2011 A Famosa, the fortress gate in Melaka, Malaysia, photographed in 2011. Built by the Portuguese in 1511, it is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Southeast Asia and a centerpiece of the city's…
Malakka, Widok na miasto z dawnej Twierdzy Malakka, Melaka, 2016
Malakka, Widok na miasto z dawnej Twierdzy Malakka 2016 A view over Melaka, Malaysia, from the site of the former A Famosa fortress on St Paul's Hill. Built by the Portuguese in 1511, the fortress was largely dismantled by the British in the early 19th century, leaving only a…
A Famosa, Melaka, 2019
A Famosa 2019 A Famosa, the Portuguese fortress built in Melaka in 1511, ranks among the oldest surviving European architectural structures in Southeast Asia and is a centerpiece of the city's UNESCO-listed old town. Photographed in…
Church of Saint Paul and a lighthouse in Malacca, Melaka, 2023
Church of Saint Paul and a lighthouse in Malacca 2023 The Church of Saint Paul in Malacca stands on a hilltop overlooking the city, with a lighthouse nearby. Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, the ruined church is one of the oldest European buildings in Southeast…
1940s · 2 photos
2000s · 3 photos
2010s · 9 photos
2020s · 1 photo