Melaka and George Town, historic cities of the Straits of Malacca, are renowned for their multicultural heritage.trade between Europe and Asia. Their culture and townscapes further evolved after being colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British.
In George Town, the historic city centrehas been named a WHS. Melaka has two designated areas: St. Paul's Hill and the Historic Residential and Commercial Zone. The latter holds over 600 shophouses and town houses