Category: George Town / Island
Penang Street Art (Urban Xchange Mural II @ Chulia Street)
Another large art mural painted at the side wall of a building along Chulia Street, George Town. As titled, this mural was painted for the Urban Xchange street art fest held in November 2014.
Bishop Street: Coffee Affairs Cafe
Coffee Affairs cafe is located along Bishop Street and is one of the several cafes and restaurants found along this stretch of street. The shop features several interior wall paintings and also serves various other desserts and non-caffeine drinks besides coffee. For more info, one may visit its Facebook page at; https://www.facebook.com/Coffeeaffairs.
George Street View: Acheen Street Ghaut
Acheen Street Ghaut (or in Malay, Gat Lebuh Acheh), is an old street that formed part of the coastal extension of the Weld Quay area in George Town as a result of the reclamation of land back in the 19th century. The street extended the stretch from Acheen Street into Weld Quay area.
Acheen Street Ghaut Shophouse
George Town Street View: Toh Aka Facade
A view from the street of Carnarvon Lane heading towards Toh Aka Lane.
George Town Street View: Carnarvon Lane
Carnarvon Lane is a small old street that connects Toh Aka Lane and the main Carnarvon Street. It is also located within the heritage zone of George Town.
Bishop Street: San Wooi Wooi Koon
San Wooi Wooi Koon is an old Cantonese district association located along Bishop Street in George Town. The association-temple building was built in the 1870s.
Bishop Street Colonial Facade
George Town Street View: BISHOP STREET
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.
