The Stadhuys

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	Situated in the Square, The Stadhuys, with its heavy wooden doors, thick red walls and wrought-iron hinges, is the most imposing relic of the Dutch period in Melaka. Built between 1641 and 1660, it is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East. It is a fine example of Dutch masonry and woodworking skills.
Painted in salmon red, it used to be the residence of the Dutch Governors. The Stadhuys now houses the Melaka historical, ethnographic and literature museums.

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