Category: Architecture

George Town Street View: BISHOP STREET

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Bishop Street (or in local Malay name, Lebuh Bishop), is a street situated in the heritage area of George Town and is connected with Beach Street and King Street. The street was named after the Roman Catholic Bishop Garnault (a French missionary) who moved to Penang island during the old colonial era, upon an invitation by Francis Light. The bishop’s presbytery is located at the street.

During the earlier days, Bishop Garnault (or formerly Father Garnault) also founded and established Penang’s oldest church, and the street where the church was located, was named Church Street.

Bishop Street

Bishop Street

Penang Street Art (The Ancient Guardian)

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A mural painted on the side wall of a townhouse at Lorong Toh Aka (Toh Aka Lane) in George Town. This art mural depicting a Chinese mythical figure is part of the series of street art commissioned for the Urban Xchange art festival held back in November.

For the map and location, please click HERE.

Lorong Toh Aka (Toh Aka Lane)

Toh Aka Streetview

Toh Aka Streetview

Toh Aka Streetview

Toh Aka Streetview

Toh Aka Streetview

Lorong Toh Aka (Toh Aka Lane) is located at the heart of the heritage zone in George Town and is an old and rather narrow street. The street was said to be the home of iron smiths back in the old days. Rows of pre-war heritage style townhouses line up the street and majority of these houses belong to the Cheah clan community.

George Town Street View: ACHEEN STREET (Lebuh Acheh)

The Acheen Street or Acheh Street (Lebuh Acheh), is a street in George Town within the heritage zone itself. The street was named in recognition of the old Acehnese community who used to live there.

The street is also home to the famous Acheen Street Mosque, an unique and historical mosque. The mosque with its recognizable minaret is located right at the junction formed by Acheen Street and Cannon Street.