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Penang Isle: The World Heritage Office
The Penang World Heritage Office located at the heart of George Town (Acheh Street) is set up to manage, keeping tab and protecting the heritage values of the site. In addition, the office also conduct research, training and education programs with regards to heritage related activities as well as to promote the site.
Penang’s George Town was listed as World Heritage Site by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on 7 July 2008 at the World Heritage Committee meeting in Quebec City, Canada.
For more info, visit the official website.
Penang Isle: Cityscape I
Penang Isle: Street View III
A wall mural spotted at an old building located at the centre of George Town Heritage Zone in Penang. This is near Armenian Street in George Town.
Penang Isle: Street View II
Various shots depicting old and heritage buildings scattered around the streets of George Town in Penang.
Penang Isle: Of Doors and Windows
Some random shots of various houses’ doors and windows in George Town, Penang.
Penang Isle: Old Central Fire Station
This Beach Street fire station was opened for operations in 1909, one of the only two fire stations on the island at that time. Before this, the policemen were the only paid force on call to put out fires. It is also considered as a landmark in the area with its four-storey tower which was designed and built with both western and mughal influences.
