The facade of the old heritage town hall in George Town, Penang.
Category: Architecture
Chew Jetty: Houses on Stilts
Houses of Chew Jetty.
Magazine Road Ghaut: Street Art Murals
A series of street art murals painted on the back of several old heritage houses at Magazine Road Ghaut, George Town.
George Town Heritage View: The Cathedral
St. George’s Church at No.1, Farquhar Street.
Penang Road: Shree Kunj Bihari Temple
The old Shree Kunj Bihari temple (also known as Sri Kunj Bihari Temple or Shree Krishna Temple) is a North Indian temple located at Penang Road, at the heart of George Town. Built in the 1800s, the temple was the first place of worship for the Indian community in the area, who came from North India.
George Town Heritage View: Armenian Street Facades
George Town Street View: Queen Victoria Memorial
The Queen Victoria Memorial is a monument erected to mark the anniversary of the said British empire’s queen who passed away in January 1901. Also serving as a way to honor the queen, the monument was built and sponsored by the local Chinese business community back then.
The monument is located in an area belonging to the Penang Chinese Recreation Club at Macalister Road, but can be easily spotted from the intersection of Pangkor Road (Jalan Pangkor) and Burmah Road.
Western Road: The Penang Masonic Temple
An old and heritage building incorporating Art Deco design, the Penang Masonic Temple was established in the 1920s by The Royal Prince of Wales Lodge No. 1555, United Grand Lodge of England, and Lodge Scotia No. 1003, Grand Lodge of Scotland, for the purpose of a meeting place for its members.
Penang Street Art (Thirst for Life)
Another art mural found at the mouth of a small alley that connects both Kampung Kolam area and Kapitan Keling Mosque Street in George Town.
Penang Street Art (Candy Bird’s Street Art)
Art murals painted by Candy Bird whose real name is Han Chun-Yueh, a Taiwanese street artist. His art works are usually inspired by the historical and social aspects of the places that he visits. These art works can be found at a small alley that connects both Kampung Kolam area and Kapitan Keling Mosque Street in George Town.