The St. John's Fort (Malay: Kubu St. John) is a historical fort in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia.[1]
| St. John's Fort | |
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Kubu St. John | |
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| General information | |
| Type | fort |
| Location | Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 2°11′21.6″N 102°15′52.6″E / 2.189333°N 102.264611°E |
History
editThe fort was reconstructed from existing Portuguese fortifications during the Dutch period in the 18th century to guard against landward attacks. It was once a private Portuguese chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
Architecture
editThe 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
editThe fort has canons that are facing inland because the Dutch feared inland threats from Acehnese and Bugis invaders more than maritime invasions.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "St John's Fort Melaka - Malaysia Tourist & Travel Guide". attractionsinmalaysia.com.
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