Tag: armenian
A Temple Entrance at Night
The entrance to the Hock Teik Cheng Sin temple lighted up at night. The temple is located at Armenian Street, George Town.
The Street Art that Started It All
This is the most famous work in Penang done by Ernest Zacharevic, a Lithuania-born artist commissioned to paint some of the walls of George Town, Penang. It depicts two young children riding a bicycle and is located along Armenian Street, now one of the most photographed streets (or rather wall) in George Town (as seen below).
Crowds taking picture of the famous wall mural almost every day.
For more works done by Ernest, you may click HERE.
For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.
Penang Isle: Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
The Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple (or Poh Hock Seah), is a clan temple of the Hokkien people in Penang who had their roots from the Southern Fujian Province in China. The temple is located right at the corner of Armenian Street and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling junction.
Penang Street Art (Armenian Street)
One of the many wall sculptured caricatures made of steel rods scattered around in George Town, Penang. This one is at Armenian Street, George Town.
Khoo Kongsi: An Ancestral Exterior
Armenian Street: Swatow Lodging House
An old lodging house located at Armenian Street that still stands amidst the popularity of modern hotels and inns.
Armenian Street End
Where Armenian Street meets Kapitan Keling Street.
Armenian Street: Cheah Kongsi Portrait
Cheah Kongsi, Armenian Street Heritage Zone, George Town
Armenian Street: Edelweiss Cafe
Located at Armenian Street and at the heart of heritage zone, Edelweiss Cafe is the first and only Swiss Restaurant in George Town, Penang serving both European and local cuisine. The small interior of the cafe also features various antique furniture and vintage artifacts, with a heritage ambiance. For more info, please visit its website; http://www.edelweisscafe.com/.