Various images showing the many heritage buildings and major places of worship in the city of George Town. As part of its recognition to be accorded with the World Heritage status, July 7th is designated as George Town World Heritage Day and it is also a state holiday here in Penang.
Penang in Monochrome: Suffolk House
Butterworth Street View: Dewan Dato Haji Ahmad Badawi
Located at Bagan Luar, Butterworth, the Dato Haji Ahmad Badawi Hall and Community Center building was built during the British colonial era and served as a recreation club building back during that time. It was later renamed in honor of the late father of former Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
George Town Street View: Campbell Street Market at Night
One of the two oldest markets in George Town, Campbell Street Market was built in the early 1900s, and it featured unique colonial architecture design.
Penang Perspective: A Colonial Architecture
Architecture style of the former building of Standard Chartered Bank at Beach Street, George Town. This historical and iconic building was primarily built and designed with the elements of Palladian, Classical and Art Deco architectural styles.
Balik Pulau View: Church of the Holy Name of Jesus
The colonial era Church of the Holy Name of Jesus at Balik Pulau.
George Town Street View: A Cannon at Fort Cornwallis
A cannon at the walls of Fort Cornwallis in the Esplanade, George Town.
The National Flags at the High Court
The Penang High Court, located at Light Street, George Town.
31st August is the National Day of Malaysia.
Walking Through Heritage X (Five Foot Way)
Downing Street on a Bank Holiday
A trishaw resting by the roadside of a rather empty Downing Street during a bank holiday in George Town, Penang.