Masjid Maqbul is an old Malay mosque and one of the oldest mosques in Penang. It is situated along Sungai Pinang road, Jelutong.
Category: Architecture
Greenhall: History Museum of Penang
History Museum of Penang (or Pinaon Time Tunnel) is a small museum recently established along Greenhall Street in George Town. Within the museum, there is a ‘time tunnel’ which basically showcases the timeline of Penang through various exhibits and sculptures. It was said that Penang island was once referred to as “Pulau Pinaon” (which sounded similarly to “Pulau Pinang” in Malay) by the British back during the time before the island was occupied and developed.
For more info, please visit its official website HERE.
A Busy Day at Armenian Street
A typical busy day along Armenian Street, George Town. Since the heritage recognition by UNESCO and the famous mural painted by Ernest Zacharevic, Armenian Street has transformed into the most popular street in George Town.
Penang Street Art (A Curious Art House)
This shophouse is located along Victoria Street and is at the cross junction corner of Gat Lebuh Acheh (Acheh Street Ghaut) and Victoria Street in George Town.
Across the Leith Street
The row of houses (next to the old Waldorf Hotel) which are located across the street from the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion were once the tycoon’s servants quarters.
Windows of Heritage
Cecil Street View
Straits Eclectic architectural style of the pre-war double-storey townhouses at Cecil Street. This type of architectural style is a popular commission back in the early 20th century and can be commonly seen in George Town. Most of such houses usually had their ground floor converted as shop units with residential units at the top floor.
George Town Street View: Banana Shop
George Town Street View: The Open Window
Straits Eclectic style is the common architectural design of pre-war townhouses in George Town.
Penang Isle: Little India
Little India is an ethnic Indian enclave located in George Town, covering an area around Queen Street, Chulia Street and Market Street. Rows of shops selling various Indian apparels, merchandise and food can be found in this area in addition to Penang’s oldest old Indian temple, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. Little India is especially crowded during festive season such as Diwali or Deepavali.
