Melaka Straits MosquevsSt. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul)
Both St. Paul's Hill & Church and Melaka Straits Mosque are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, St. Paul's Hill & Church ranks significantly better than Melaka Straits Mosque. St. Paul's Hill & Church ranks #2 in Melaka with approval from 3 sources including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Melaka Straits Mosque
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Jalan Pulau Melaka 8, Taman Pulau Melaka, Melaka 75000, Malaysia
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Afar Magazine "The mosque, built not too long ago, is situated on what is touted as the “largest Arab community in Asia…” though each and every building is derelict, built in the late 1990’s." Full review
Afar Magazine "It is a striking sight as the entire structure juts out into the water and definitely a great stop for any photographer. " Full review
St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul)
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Afar Magazine
Melaka, Malaysia
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Frommer's "The open tomb inside was once the resting place of St. Francis Xavier, a missionary who spread Catholicism throughout Southeast Asia and whose remains were later moved to Goa." Full review
Lonely Planet "The church was regularly visited by St Francis Xavier, whose marble state – minus his right hand and a few toes – stands in front of the ruin." Full review
Afar Magazine "Atop St. Paul's Hill sit the ruins of St. Paul's Church, built by the Portuguese and consecrated in 1521." Full review
