Fort Cornwallis, Star fort in George Town, Malaysia.
This British-built fortification features thick stone walls, ancient cannons, and a steel lighthouse at the eastern tip of George Town.
The British East India Company constructed Fort Cornwallis in 1786 upon Captain Francis Light's first landing on Penang Island.
The fort contains a chapel from 1799, marking the location of the first Christian religious structure built on Penang Island.
Visitors can explore the fort daily from 9 AM to 10 PM, with entrance fees of RM 20 for adults and RM 10 for children.
The Sri Rambai Cannon, installed in 1871, stands as a Dutch-made artillery piece that changed hands between regional powers before reaching the fort.
Location: Penang
Floors above the ground: 1
Email: theesplanadepark@gmail.com
Website: http://penang.ws/penang-attractions/fort-cornwallis.htm
GPS coordinates: 5.42062,100.34349
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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