Fort Cornwallis
Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone : +60 4-262 0202
The Fort Cornwallis is a star fort that the British East India company built in the late 18th century on the northeastern coast of Penang island, Malaysia. It is named after the late 18th century Governor-General of Bengal, India, Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marduess Cornwallis. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. In its entire history, the fort has never engaged in any battle.
Source : Wikipedia
At fort Cornwallis the five major must-see artefacts are, first and foremost, the bronze statue of the legendary Sir Captain Francis Light who, from the British East India Company, first landed on the island with his crew in the year 1786. In fact, no visitors would be able to miss the statue of Francis Light as its positioned overlooking the fort entrance, greeting visitors.
The second must-see artefact would be the infamous Sri Rambai cannon, which has a history and folklore of its own standing. The cannon were originally a gift from the Dutch to the Sultan of Johor in 1606. it is believed that infertile women would be able to conceive if they were to place flowers on the barrel of the Sri Rambai cannon, as the cannon is believed to possess superior powers that can grant the wishes of the women asking.
Next would be the gun powder magazine in which explosives were once stored during the British administration in anticipation for a battle. The structure of the bunker was built in the shape of a pill box with a thick wall to minimise damage should there be any explosions that may happen.
The ever first Christian chapel, as well as one of the earliest roofed structures in the history of Penang, can be found inside the fort.
Last but not least, beside the chapel, will be the row of barracks and a small jail cell that are still in its origin state which was built in 1811. The jail, now a favorite photographing spot whereby visitors would get the feel of being in prison behind bars and be photographed from the outside, complete with the prisoner cell’s number.
Two photo boards with colonial images are erected at the open field of the fort. These photo boards are spot for visitors to capture pictures of themselves with the colonial image as the backdrop.
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Timings : 09.00AM to 06.30PM
Entry fee : Adult RM 20 and Children RM 10
Getting there : There are a few buses that stop by Fort Cornwallis. They are Rapid Penang Bus with the numbers U102, U104, U105 and U204.
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