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Penang Museum
Kapitan Keling Mosque
Acheen Street MosqueAlso known as Masjid Melayu, the mosque was built in 1820
on land donated by Syed Sheriff Tengku Syed Hussain Aidid
who came from Aceh in Sumatra. The mosque features a small
window halfway up the minaret which is said to have originally
been a hole made by cannonball fired during the 1867 triad
riots. Penang War Museum
The museum contains several installations above and below ground where old war relics, including pillboxes, cannons, armament, uniforms and cooking utensils are stored. Visitors can weave through a complex to view barracks, old cookhouses, lock-ups, tunnels and ventilation shafts. There is also an interactive firing range where visitors can try their hand at target practice using paintball guns. There is also a seating area where visitors can sit back and enjoy the hilltop view. Goddess of Mercy Temple
Sri Mariamman Temples
Khoo Kongsi
The building features a magnificent hall embellished with intricate carvings and richly ornamented beams of the finest wood bearing the mark of master craftsmen from China. Pinang Peranakan MansionThis mansion contains some ornate artefacts relating to the history and colorful lifestyle of the Baba Nyonya people of Penang. There are lovely old porcelain pieces, furniture and works of art brought in from China and Europe which were specially commissioned by the Baba Nyonya families and handed down through the generations. There are also displays of their richly embroidered traditional costumes and accessories. Clock TowerTowering 60 feet high, the clock tower was presented to Penang
by local millionaire, Cheah Chen Eok, in 1897 to commemorate
the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. City Hall, Esplanade
Fort Cornwallis
The statue of Sir Francis Light guards this old fort along with some ancient cannons that stand on eternal sentry among the ruins. Ushers dressed in old empire-style costumes offer a glimpse of life and activities at that time. Within the fort, there is an old soldier's tent in a campsite. There are some interactive displays of warfare engaged during the colonial days. Admission fee: RM3.00 (adult) RM2.00 (children). St. George's ChurchBuilt with convict labor in 1818, it is one of the oldest landmarks in the city. The entrance of this stately Anglican Church, named after the patron saint of England, features a memorial canopy dedicated to Captain Francis Light. Ramlee's House
ChinatownStretching from Weld Quay to Lebuh Stewart, Lebuh Muntri,
Lebuh Campbell and Lebuh King, Chinatown is so large and well-preserved
that it provides a fascinating insight into the lifestyle
of Chinese immigrant settlers who came here in the 1800s.
Visitors will be intrigued by the many clan houses, shophouses
and temples found along these streets. Kek Lok Si Temple
Taking more than 20 years to build, the temple is set against beautiful scenic surroundings. It features a turtle pond, gardens, shrines and beautiful sculptures. Dharmikarama Burmese TempleA pair of elephants guards the entrance to this Burmese temple. Within the pagoda grounds is a Boddhi tree and a wishing pond. This is the venue of many celebrations held during the Water Festival in April. State Mosque
Visitors must dress appropriately (no shorts or bare shoulders) and must remove their shoes before entering. Permission to enter must be obtained from the State Religious Department, Lebuh Pantai. Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram
University of Science Malaysia (USM) Museum and Art Gallery
USM - ABN AMRO Arts CentreThis interactive Arts Centre offers a place for performances, research, study and discussions of local culture, arts and crafts. The centre contains displays of local art, handicraft, musical instruments and items used in popular local games and sports. A theater within the complex features regular dance, drama and music performances. There also several seminar halls provided for students and visitors studying local art forms which can also be used as performance venues. Snake TempleBuilt in 1850 and dedicated to the deity Chor Soo Kong, the temple is located 3.2 km from the Penang International Airport. It is a sanctuary for pit vipers said to be the 'servants' of the deity. These venomous snakes, seen coiled round the pillars, beams and potted plants within the temple are believed to be rendered harmless by the smoke of the burning incense. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
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Penang
Culture and Heritage
The
museum displays historical artefacts highlighting the important
periods in Penang's vivid history. Besides hundreds of exhibits,
there are also maps, charts and memorabilia of the first Prime
Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman. The museum also has some excellent
old prints and paintings of Penang, tracing the early years
of its discovery and development.
Named
after the Indian Muslim merchant, the "Kapitan Keling"
(headman) Caudeer Mohudeen features an ochre yellow faA'ade
and dome-shaped minaret reflecting a Moorish Islamic influence.
Visitors must dress appropriately (no shorts or bare shoulders)
and must remove their shoes before entering.
Located
on Batu Maung Hill, this museum is built around the remnants
of an old British fort. The 20-acre War Museum takes the visitor
on a journey to the past, to Penang's role in during WWII,
to observe the lifestyle of a typical British soldier and
his Asian counterparts.
One
of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang, the Kuan Yin Teng,
or the Goddess of Mercy Temple, was built in 1800 by early
immigrant settlers from China. The building is decorated with
intricately crafted dragons and sculptured stone lions which
are said to be its guardians. Devotees flock to the temple
all year round especially during the three anniversaries of
Kuan Yin which are on the 19th day of the second, sixth and
ninth lunar months.
Built
in 1883, this Hindu temple features fascinating sculptures
of gods and goddesses at its main entrance and facade. Within
its ornately decorated interior is the priceless statue of
Lord Subramaniam embellished with gold, silver, diamonds and
emeralds. The statue figures prominently in the annual Thaipusam
Festival when it is borne on a silver chariot through the
city streets to the temple at Jalan Waterfall.
The
elaborate Khoo Kongsi is, by far, the grandest clan temple
on the island. The forefathers of the Khoo family, who emigrated
from South China, built it as a clan house for members of
their extended family. Construction began around 1853 and
was completed in 1898. The building was so magnificent that
on its completion, the roof caught fire because of its resemblance,
some believe, to the Emperor's palace in China.
The
City Hall is another fine example of a well-preserved colonial
building from the heyday of the British Empire. A short stroll
from this building is the Art Gallery which is located in
Dewan Sri Pinang. The Art gallery contains some fine prints
of Penang in the early days.
The
fort was built on the site of Sir Francis Light's historic
landing in 1786. Originally a wooden stockade, it was replaced
by a concrete structure built by convicts in 1804. Today,
an open-air amphitheatre, a history gallery, a cafe as well
as a handicraft and souvenir centre occupies the interior.
It houses the famous Dutch cannon that was presented to the
Sultan of Johor by the Dutch. It was brought to Penang after
being looted by the Portuguese.
Situated
along Jalan P. Ramlee is the newly restored wooden house,
which was built to commemorate the late P. Ramlee, Malaysia's
foremost entertainer. Originally built in 1926 by his father
and uncle, the house features the main living areas along
with the life history of the late singer, actor, composer
and film director. The various exhibits include his personal
memorabilia as well as items belonging to his family.
One
of the finest Buddhist temples in South-east Asia, the Kek
Lok Si temple stands majestically on a hill in Ayer Itam,
to the south of Georgetown. Built in tiers, the temple culminates
with the beautifully crafted "Pagoda of Ten Thousand
Buddhas".
The
State Mosque features elegant modern architecture and took
four years to complete. It can accommodate 5,000 worshippers
for congregational prayers.
A
typically Thai Buddhist temple, it houses a 33-meter gold-plated
reclining Buddha said to be one of the longest in the world.
The niches behind the statue house urns containing the ashes
of devotees.
Located
within the grounds of the University, the museum houses a
collection of Malay and Baba Nyonya cultural artefacts, textiles,
prints, traditional jewellery and Malay daggers. There is
one section which is devoted to the performing arts. The art
gallery has a fine collection of paintings.
A
stately Chinese house with 18th and 19th century Chinese architecture,
the interior features beautiful bedrooms, libraries, ceremonial
halls, heavy wooden doors, courtyards and gardens. The mansion
houses a rare porcelain collection, sculptures, carvings,
tapestries, embroideries and antiques. Across the road are
five blue shophouses which were formerly quarters of the servants
attached to the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion.
