Church of the Assumption, Catholic cathedral in George Town, Malaysia
The Cathedral of the Assumption stands on Farquhar Street with white walls, high ceilings, and twin spires reaching toward the sky.
The structure began as a simple church in 1786, constructed by early Catholic settlers from Kuala Kedah who relocated to Penang Island.
The cathedral holds regular Masses in multiple languages, including English, Mandarin, and Tamil, serving the diverse Catholic population of Penang.
Visitors can access the cathedral daily between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with guided tours available upon request at the parish office.
The cathedral maintains its original wooden confessional boxes from the 19th century, featuring intricate carving patterns specific to Malaysian woodcraft traditions.
Location: North-East
GPS coordinates: 5.42052,100.33765
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:07
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