A recent addition to the ever popular Armenian Street, this small alley located among the heritage buildings in the area has been decorated with several street art murals.
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Armenian Street Vendors
A walk through Armenian Street, the most popular heritage street in George Town. Vendors selling various handicrafts and tourist gifts along the street.
Armenian Park
The Armenian Park located at Armenian Street at the heart of George Town’s heritage zone, underwent some re-development recently and is now transformed into a more proper public garden for those who wish to take in some greenery in the city.
George Town Heritage View: Armenian Street Facades
Armenian Street View: A Street Performer
Penang Street Art (Children on a Bicycle)
The ever popular wall mural which depicts two kids riding a bicycle at Armenian Street, was painted by Ernest Zacharevic. For its location, please refer to the map HERE.
George Town Street View: ARMENIAN STREET (Lebuh Armenian)
The popular historical Armenian Street is located at the heart of heritage zone in George Town, Penang.
The street’s name originates from a the Armenian community residing in the area including an Armenian family who had their home at the junction of the now Armenian Street and Beach Street in the early part of the 19th century. The famous Armenians amongst these were the Sarkies Brothers who later founded the Eastern & Oriental Hotel in the 1880s. After the Armenians left Penang, the street was populated by the Chinese community and they in turn, established some of the more famous clan houses in the area.
Armenian Street is currently home to Penang’s most famous art mural drawn by Ernest Zacharevic and various local shops and cafes catering to the tourists who visit the street.
The most famous mural of Penang