Fort Cornwallis

Fort Cornwallis, one of Malaysia's most famous historical sites, was erected to protect Penang from pirate invasions. Fort Cornwallis is the country's largest intact standing fort, named for Charles Marquis Cornwallis, the Governor-General of Bengal.

The fort is a star-shaped bastion erected in exquisite architectural style to protect Penang from adversaries on all sides. The fort's fundamental architecture is similar to that of other British forts in India, and it contains a bronze monument of Captain Francis, as well as prison cells, a vast store space, and barracks.

The inside is one-of-a-kind, and there are various bronze cannons and mortars on display, all of which are in excellent condition. For history aficionados, Fort Cornwallis is worth a visit because the place's rich history is on exhibit in numerous galleries.

Location: Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Timing: 9 AM to 10 PM