A Famosa is a testament to Malacca's rich historical tapestry, originally built by the Portuguese in 1512. This fortress, whose name translates to "The Famous" in Portuguese, is one of the oldest European architectural remains in Southeast Asia. Despite its turbulent history, with the fortress changing hands between the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, today only the Porta de Santiago gateway and the Middelburg Bastion remain. These remnants continue to attract visitors, eager to glimpse the past glory of what was once a formidable fortification.