The Protection of Cultural Environment and Historical Heritages in Malacca

摘要

Malacca, a world heritage city of Malaysia, is famous for its multicultural history. The building environment of Malacca is featured by verandas, churches and temples, which reflects the unique developing process of this historical city. This paper analyzed the expression of multi-cultures, formation of genius loci (pervading spirit of a place), restoration of commercial district and the course of organic renewal of history and cultures, in the context of cultural environment recreation of historical heritages. This paper would shed light on the protection and renewal of historical heritages in China.