Jonker Street's Ancient Treasures

Because of its relatively long history, Malacca is a perfect stop for antique lovers on the lookout for a unique artifact or a family heirloom that has been passed down from generation to generation and is now available for purchase.

You will find many antique and curio shops along the streets of the historical city. However, the most popular antique stop is Jonker Street which is located smack dab in the heart of town. Visitors to the street are enchanted by its narrow roads and old-style shophouses that feature intricately carved doors that lead to unimaginable treasures especially if you are a lover of all that is old.

Antique hunters are thrilled by the wealth of discoveries at the antique stores along Jonker Street. There are artifacts that date back as far as 300 years. Among the items that you may be able to pick up for a song are heavy brass irons into which were once placed hot coals, intricately designed oil lamps, brass-ended Chinese nuptial beds, incredible ceramic vases that will astound you because of their size and countless other knick knacks that speak volumes in terms of their historical value.

It is fair to say that these items are so prized not simply for their craftsmanship and age but also because they each come with stories that may never be told but are interesting simply because of their mysteries.

The antique shops along Jonker Street are famous all throughout the world because of their many treasures. Visitors leave the shops with their prized possessions tucked safely under their arms after hours of browsing through stores that have so many treasures that you will find them stacked from floor to ceiling. An important fact to bear in mind when on the lookout for antiques in Malacca is that you should have several hours at your disposal to hunt for the perfect item as the shops are chock-block with unique items. It takes patience to discover a 'special' find, one that you simply cannot leave for home without.