Fort Cornwallis

Fort Cornwallis was built in the year 1786, after Francis Light gain possession of Penang Island from Sultan of Kedah

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    +60 4-261 0182

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    visitpenang.gov.my/portal3/what-to-see/attractions/fort-cornwallis.html

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    FortCornwallis

  • Type

    Historic and Protected Site

Address

Padang Kota Lama 10200 George Town , Pulau Pinang Malaysia

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Nicky Haznick

..'some will admire this historic place but once you'd read "kedah blockage"..this historic place left a very bad feelin' 'bout this colonization era..how's the founder of this island deceived us'!..

Steve

A bit of colonial architecture , with scenic views over the rest of the area. Pretty eerie to look at those old cannons aimed at Butterworth across sea.

Rebecca Ng

Oh my God. I love their toilet ! Clean . Air conditioned . And the grass above the toilet .

Krishen Thevan Ruthra Thevan

Didnt know there was a story about the missing sword from his statue .didnt notice it either at 1st glance -_-.Nice place to visit.there is a guy selling paintings there too.

Linda Hurst

Tour is essential as otherwise it would be pretty uninspiring. Found out so much in the guided tour that we would have totally missed. Ended up being there for over two hours.

Ivan N

Entrance fee is 20RM now !

Angeline Teoh

Entrance fee is Rm10, however there’s nothing much to see except the old cannons and a restaurant name KOTA which you can reimburse the rm10 if you dine there

Tomatoe

Ticketed entry. $20rm for adult, $10rm for kids

Nicky Haznick

..'at night time this fort totally looks differ..a simple lighting system makes this fortress looks beautiful'..????

Ilya Oleinikov

Absolutely not worth the entrance free of 20 mr! My suggestion don't go here unless you have a free entrance!

K B

Basically half of the area is taken up with a beer garden and restaurants . There’s not much to see - just some cannon and the walls.

Nam Shinoda

Acient place must go. Rm20 to access with one water.

Jennifer Hardi

Walk around the area to enjoy the colonial architecture of Penang

Cheah EiLynn

Unique stuffs will be found here. Especially the statue of Sir Francis Light and Cannons.

Ai Za Hssn

Its nice view for relax. Good to have coconuts shake !

Philip Keating

Historical peaceful nice view

Cocoa Mews

. August 11th 1786 was also the birth date of Prince Charles and hence Francis Light named Pulau Pinang as the Prince of Wales Island .

David

You don't get a bottle of water any more!

Judy H

Thumbs up to toilet condition with air cond summore!! Likey

Mohd Asfiyak Md Nasir

When I visited Fort Cornwallis I found it excellant. We entered the fort & found its exhibits well laid out & infornative. I would happily recommend the fort fore a visit if anyone is in the area.

Dan Swatdipakdi

Ancient wall with gun on the water front of Penang Island

Jiaxin Lee

expensive entrance ticket! Not worth it.

Suria Kencana Has

....saturday sun & breeze. Nice rest & relaxation here...

David

There's very little to see, nothing has been preserved or restored, you get a better view from outside! Not worth visiting ????

incik ezry

Hot and sunny day this dec 14, get ur umbrella...nice view

Sutinee Soe

It is absolutely not worth for 20RM

Woo Nelson

Sir Francis light statue moved here.

Siang Ooi

When is it reopening?

Afiq

Last time I been here it was free and now need to pay for it

Sean Miller

Good for the kids

Teik Ow

Good to see "old" stuff.

Mitchamorchell Sebastian

There's Francis Light statue there!

Ghazali Tajuddin

Not many things to do but ok for tge first time to be here.

Tz K

Not worth the high ticket price.

Itaco Hicetubique

Not much left here to see

luisella

Not worth the time

Anna Belousova

Стоимость 20 рингит. Территория очень маленькая. Музеи на реставрации. Посмотреть можно только на 2 пушки и посидеть на скамеечке под деревом .

Nam Nắn Nót

Vé 10 ring/người. Bạn có thể chờ tới chiều muộn để vào uống cafe KOTA trong khuôn viên pháo đài, thú thực là không có gì để tham quan lắm trừ mấy khẩu thần công, toilet sạch, thái độ nhân viên nice

Budak Pokan????

Jgn lupo tuk amik pic ngan Mr.Macha yg spoting ni

K H A I R U L

Surau sgt kecil. Perlu berjalan jauh ke masjid

Mira Leo

Belajar pasal sejarah. Kubu lama dan ada mural di sini.

Phong Iphong

ก็เฉยๆนะ ไม่ค่อยมีไรน่าสนใจ

Ku M. Rizduan Ku A. Rahman

Sangat Dukacita. Dah x best mcm 8 tahun lalu. Barang pameran hampeh! Seliaan teruk.

Level 3

なかなか良い景色 です。

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Enjoy breakfast in the fort…surrounded by greenery ???????????? - ????Wiyuna Teoh????

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Fantastic colored glass decoration. - Ivan N