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Penang > Fort Cornwallis

Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah
10200 Georgetown, Penang
Malaysia

Tel: +604-2610260 / 261
Fax: +604-2610260
Email: sebagus@tm.net.my

What are the reasons to visit?

The most interesting landmarks in Gerge Town. One of the cannon, Seri Rambai, is believed to have magical power that can improve fertility.

Fort Corwallis, overlook the harbour in the North Channel, stands at the very tip of the cape of George Town. Fort Cornwallis is built as a defence against the French, Kedah, and pirates by Captain Sir Francis Light after taking possession of the island on 11 August 1786.

Even though the fort was originally built for the Royal artillery troops and the military, the fort had never been engaged in any battle in its entire history.

There is a Dutch cannon, called the Seri Rambai, which was presented to the Sultan of Johor in 1606. The cannon was then taken possession by the Portuguese and ended up in Jawana in 1613. The cannon was kept until 1795 before it was brought back to Kuala Selangor and eventually placed at Fort Cornwallis in 1871.

According to the local folks, women who placed flowers on the barrel could help to enhance their fertility.

Today, you can still find gunpowder magazine, a Christian chapel, cell rooms, flagstaff, harbour light and several cannons at Fort Cornwallis. The fort was restored and part of the moat was reinstated so that we can experience the Fort Cornwallis as it was in the old days.

ADMISSION:	RM3.00 for adults RM2.00 for children below 12 years old
OPENING HOURS :	8.30am - 7.00pm daily
TEL:	+604-2610260 / 261
FAX:	+604-2610260
EMAIL:	sebagus@tm.net.my
GETTING THERE:	By Bus Buses that stop by Fort Cornwallis are Nos. 4, 7, 10, 11, 18, 101, 202, 303, 313, 325, 136, 137 and Mini Buses Nos 80, 84, 86 and 88. By Taxi Fort Cornwallis is located along Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah Road, just a walking distance from the Esplanade and a few minutes' drive from Penang Ferry Terminal. You can take a bus from KOMTAR to get here.

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