Top rated Historic sites in Malaysia

Experience the best that Malaysia has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 27 places from Historic site category.

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Muhammadi Mosque
Mosque
Grand, colonial-style 10,600-sq.-ft. mosque, inaugurated in 1931 & renovated many times.
4.80 (3.6K reviews)
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Kampung Laut Mosque
Mosque
👍👍 Kampung Laut Mosque is a mosque located in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. It is located in Nilam Puri opposite the University Malaya Academy of Islamic Studies campus branch Kelantan, 20km from the center of Kota Bharu City. According to oral traditions, centuries ago, missionaries sailed throughout the Mala...
4.60 (758 reviews)
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Bukit Serene Palace
Castle
While not open to the public, visitors can take photos of this grand royal palace & nearby views.
4.60 (328 reviews)
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Makam Tok Kenali
Cemetery
👍👍 Will visit here again. A nice place to visit. Alfatihah
4.60 (193 reviews)
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Istana Iskandariah
Historical place
Monumental 1933 residence for the Sultan of Perak, with elaborate Moorish-style domes & arches.
4.50 (885 reviews)
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Tokong Mek 唐人坡镇兴宫
Taoist temple
👍 One of the famous Chinese temple in Kota Baru. The temple is located and surrounded with a Chinese village. The temple is around 300 years. This place is popular for Chinese people to show their respect in their history.
4.50 (270 reviews)
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A Famosa
Fortress
👍👍 Visit this place at night. Up the hill there's an old Portuguese church. Ancient Historian mentioned that it was a Portuguese fortress built in 1512. The keep was destroyed following the Battle of Malacca 1641 and the occupation of both the Dutch and British much later destroyed most of the fortre...
4.40 (17.4K reviews)
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Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum
Archaeological site in a serene setting with Hindu temple ruins & a museum showcasing artifacts.
4.30 (934 reviews)
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Rumah Kelahiran Tun Dr. Mahathir
Museum
👍👍 I am begging you please come to visit the legendary birthplace house of our ex prime minister. Admission is free. Don't think about the political issue. We are Malaysian citizens
4.30 (747 reviews)
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Agnes Keith House
Museum
Noted author, Agnes Keith, lived in this restored post-WWII house containing many of her artifacts.
4.30 (506 reviews)
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Memorial Stone Inscription
Tourist attraction
Pavilion housing an ancient granite stele with Islamic inscriptions in the Malay language.
4.30 (184 reviews)
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Muzium Diraja Istana Batu
Heritage museum
Former royal palace housing personal possessions & memorabilia of the Kelantan Sultanate.
4.30 (62 reviews)
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Muzium Istana Mangga Tunggal
Museum
👍 Historical palace in Pekan and some beautifully kept furniture, porcelain displays and pictures of the royal family that lived here. The staff brought us around and were very informative, which made the visit very enjoyable. Will recommend a stop here!
4.30 (41 reviews)
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Kellie's Castle
Castle
Tours are offered of this unfinished castle with secret passageways on a former rubber estate.
4.20 (9.2K reviews)
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Istana Jahar
Museum
Striking Sultan-built residence from the 1800s, with displays of royal costumes & antique weapons.
4.20 (526 reviews)
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Gunung Reng
Nature preserve
👍 Gunung Reng - Locality at Kampung Gunong in the District of Jeli, Kelantan Darul Naim, Malaysia. It's close to Kampung Batu Melintang and the East - West Highway (Gerik-Jeli), about 15km from Jeli Town. Gunung Reng is a leisure/recreation spot by Pergau River next to the An Nur Mosque. It's a unique...
4.20 (428 reviews)
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Makam Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Di Julang
Historical landmark
👍👍 Nice place to go for some peace and tranquility. There is actually a historical story or folk lore on this. I wont dwell on it since you can easily find this information on youtube or even just by googling it. Back to the point. This place is 10mins off the main road and just along the river. The...
4.20 (178 reviews)
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Istana Kota Lama
Historical place
👍👍 I was borned and raise at Kg Kota Lama. My village located just opposite the main road where the king of kelantan state lives. Sometimes the son of the ruler enter our village with his luxurious sports . Every year when an annual celebration for the king birthday was held we use to watched the cele...
4.20 (107 reviews)
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Makam Laksamana Bentan (Megat Seri Rama)
Historical place
😐 Makam Laksamana Bentan which is located at Kampung Kelantan Kota Tinggi Johor Datul Takzim. This historical place is a legend by itself as it depic the loyalty of the Laksamana to the Sultan back then. And the betrayal of the Sultan to the laksamana while fighting the enemy to safe guard the kingdom...
4.20 (97 reviews)
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War Museum
Museum
👍👍 Very nice historical place. It's really bring you back the time. I think tourists in Kelantan should visit this place.
4.20 (85 reviews)
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