Penang's Fort Cornwallis is a star-shaped fort located at Light Street (Lebuh Light) in George Town. The first fort was built in 1794 from the trunks of palm trees, and in 1810 replaced by a fort constructed from bricks and stone that is seen today. The only buildings left standing today are the outer walls and inside is a chapel and a gunpowder room. Several canons surround the fort and the oldest and largest cannon dates back to 1603. Though built to defend against invaders, no battles were ever fought.
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| Entrance into Fort Cornwallis |
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| Old cannon at Fort Cornwallis |
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| Pedicabs beside the old fort |
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