Various images showing the many heritage buildings and major places of worship in the city of George Town. As part of its recognition to be accorded with the World Heritage status, July 7th is designated as George Town World Heritage Day and it is also a state holiday here in Penang.
Tag: Roofs
George Town Heritage Roofs IV
George Town Heritage Zone
George Town Street View: Heritage Tiled Roofs
Old rooftops of heritage pre-war townhouses in George Town.
George Town Cityscape: Carnarvon Street Skyline
Carnarvon Street, one of the older streets in George Town.
The Hill Across the Straits
View of the mainland portion of Penang across the Malacca Straits sea.
Magazine Road from Above
George Town Heritage Roofs III
Among the sea of heritage rooftops lies a beautifully sculpted roof of a Chinese temple in the heart of George Town.
George Town Heritage Roofs II
The many shapes and designs of roofs in George Town’s heritage zone.
George Town Heritage Roofs
In George Town, heritage buildings of different faiths and cultures are common sights which serve as a history of Penang’s multiracial harmony. Pictured here is the view of the dome of Kapitan Keling Mosque with the roofs of two pre-war Chinese style townhouses.