Fort Cornwallis
Fort Cornwallis

Fortress Of Empire

Padang Kota Lama
George Town,
10200

Phone: +60 4 262 0202
Fax: +60 4 263 1020
Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)


The wooden stockade that Captain Francis Light had assembled upon disembarking in 1786 was rebuilt almost two decades later with convict labor into a major fort, much of which remained intact. Named after Charles Cornwallis, the Governor-General of India, in whose charge Penang was annexed, it was to protect the island from French invasion. The bowels of the fort now contain a history gallery, a handicraft and souvenir shop, and an open-air amphitheater, where local music and dance festivals are frequently staged.

NYC Best Hotel Deals: 50% Savings In New York! Experience New York At It's Finest!
JustClickLocal.com

Alaska – it’s HOT! Get a FREE Official Alaska Travel Guide today.
TravelAlaska.com

clock Daily 8:30a-6:30p

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Stay two nights, and receive the 3rd night FREE! www.SantaBarbaraCa.com/Partners

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
A journey to history
Fort Cornwallis is well preserved and the visitor can take a journey through history with the opport...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 07 2007


Rating
Negligence of tourists safety
I would like to point out that the management has failed to ensure the safety of the patrons especia...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 06 2006


Rating
Good but Not great
I would recommed Going to the fort Corwallis but at the garlleys. You have to go in and out it gets ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 26 2006



See all reviews...

AOLTravel
AOL Travel - Penang tourism & hotels
separator
Company Info |  About Us |  Services |  Contact Us |  Careers |  Trip Planning  
Copyright © 1999-2009 wcities.com all rights reserved
WCities powers
yahootravel
Penang Hotels Guide