St. John's Fort

Rebuilt by the Dutch in the 18th century, St. John's Fort was once a private Portuguese chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist.The fort has an interesting feature - cannons face inland as, during that time, attacks on Melaka came mainly from the hinterland instead of from the sea.Another attraction for many is the view from the top of the hill where St. John's Fort stands, particularly for the fantastic tropical sunsets.

Key Tips
If you visit St. John's Fort early in the morning, you'll get to see ordinary Melakans doing their morning exercises on the sports field next to the fort. One of the best ways to start your day exploring Melaka is to watch clusters of people performing T'ai Chi exercises from your vantage point of an old Portuguese Fort...

How to get there
By Foot or TaxiSt. John's Fort is a little way out of town. If you head away from town on Jalan Parameswara, it turns into Jalan Hujung Pasir. Turn left onto Jalan Bukit Senjuang. The Fort will be on your left.

Who to contact
For more information, please contact Department of National Heritage at +606 – 288 3599 or Tourism Malaysia Melaka Office at +606 – 288 3304 / 1549.