Malacca Tower

About Menara Taming sari (Malacca Tower)

Menara Taming Sari (Melaka Tower) is the first and only gyro tower in Malaysia so far.  

It measures 110 meters in height, and revolves 360° to provide a panoramic view of Malacca town and beyond. 

It was commercially opened on the 18th of April of 2008.

The tower is built with advanced Swiss technology, and is said to have the ability of absorbing earthquakes measuring 10 richter scales.  

The inspiration behind the 110 meter viewing tower was the legendary Taming Sari Keris.

Rest assured with the beauty of the vast scenic Melaka straits and the fast development of Melaka, your visit will be an unforgettable and memorable one.

. The 110 metre viewing tower was designed based on the legendary Taming Sari Keris.  

Lagendary Taming Sari Keris

The Keris Taming Sari is a very famous kris in Malay culture.

Legend had it that the mystical keris Taming Sari could fly and seek out the enemy, just like modern missiles.

It is the Malay equivalent of King Arthur's "Excalibur" and was supposedly owned by the legendary Malay warrior Hang Tuah who served Sultan Mahmud Shah. 

It is said to possess magical powers. The keris was a prize from the Javanese kingdom of Majapahit to Hang Tuah after he fought and killed their supposedly invincible warrior named Taming Sari.

 The keris derives its name from the original owner.

Not only that but it would even rattle in its sheath to warn its owner of potential danger.

In the 15th. Century, when he wanted to ask for the hand in marriage of Majapahit princess Raden Galoh Chandra Kirana, Sultan Mansur Shah traveled to Java with his royal bodyguard, Hang Tuah.

Another legend said that Tun Mamat did history a favour when he recovered the Taming Sari for the Sultan’s safekeeping.

 1511, the Portuguese conquered Malacca and Sultan Mahmud fled to Johor-Riau and later to Kampar in Sumatra.

Taming Sari finally found a permanent home in Perak as part of its state regalia when Sultan Mahmud’s son, Sultan Muzaffar Shah 1, was installed as the first Sultan of Perak and the keris was passed on to his successors till present day.

Information Traveller should known!

It will be the 1st tower in the country to have a fully revolving structure. The air-conditioned viewing cabin will be able to accommodate 66 people at one time.

Menara Taming Sari opens at 10:00 am and continues till 10:00 pm, daily.

*On several occasions, including public holidays, the tower is open for visitors till 11 pm.