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What is a significant architectural legacy of the Portuguese in Malacca?
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A Famosa is a Portuguese fortress located in Malacca, Malaysia. It is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Southeast Asia and the Far East. The gate house, called the Porta de Santiago, is the only part of the fortress still standing today.
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