George Town was founded in 1786 by Captain Francis Light and named after the 18th century British King George III. Situated on the northeastern corner of Penang Island, George Town is the capital of the island and state of Penang. It's a fascinating city, home to many well preserved colonial buildings and old shophouses built from the 19th century to the 1930s.
The main street is Penang Road with its most noticeable landmark being the 65-floor KOMTAR Tower, the tallest building on the island. Nothing impressive about the building, but makes a good landmark if you're lost in George Town. The city has an old world atmosphere, in some areas you'd think you were in the 1960s and others in the early 20th century.
The main street is Penang Road with its most noticeable landmark being the 65-floor KOMTAR Tower, the tallest building on the island. Nothing impressive about the building, but makes a good landmark if you're lost in George Town. The city has an old world atmosphere, in some areas you'd think you were in the 1960s and others in the early 20th century.
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| The 65-floor KOMTAR Tower in George Town by Shoestring |
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| George Town's city centre along Penang Road |
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| Walking along Penang Road |
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| Another street view of George Town |
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| Back street in George Town |
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